1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1948 Maserati A6G
To start off, 1951 Alvis TA 21 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Maserati A6G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Maserati A6G would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Alvis TA 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Alvis TA 21 (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1948 Maserati A6G. (64 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1948 Maserati A6G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 573 kg more than 1948 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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1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1948 Maserati A6G | |
Make | Alvis | Maserati |
Model | TA 21 | A6G |
Year Released | 1951 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 875 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |