1950 Maserati A6G vs. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1955 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Maserati A6G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Maserati A6G would be higher. At 2,267 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Sunbeam Alpine (80 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1950 Maserati A6G. (64 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1950 Maserati A6G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 424 kg more than 1950 Maserati A6G. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1950 Maserati A6G | 1955 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Maserati | Sunbeam |
Model | A6G | Alpine |
Year Released | 1950 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2267 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1300 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2480 mm |