1951 Maserati A6G vs. 1951 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1951 Maserati A6G and 1951 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1951). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Maserati A6G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Maserati A6G (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1951 Porsche 356. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Maserati A6G should accelerate faster than 1951 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Maserati A6G weights approximately 320 kg more than 1951 Porsche 356. 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 Maserati A6G | 1951 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | A6G | 356 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1953 cc | 1131 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 780 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2110 mm |