1950 Maserati A6GCS vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1957 Riley 2.6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Maserati A6GCS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Maserati A6GCS would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Riley 2.6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Maserati A6GCS (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Maserati A6GCS should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 2.6 weights approximately 1016 kg more than 1950 Maserati A6GCS.
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 A6GCS | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
| Make | Maserati | Riley |
| Model | A6GCS | 2.6 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1978 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 624 kg | 1640 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2890 mm |
