1950 Maserati A6G vs. 1961 Riley 4
To start off, 1961 Riley 4 is newer by 11 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Maserati A6G (64 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1961 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Maserati A6G should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Riley 4 weights approximately 264 kg more than 1950 Maserati A6G.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Maserati A6G | 1961 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Maserati | Riley |
| Model | A6G | 4 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1140 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2550 mm |
