1951 Maserati A6G vs. 1955 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1955 Riley Pathfinder is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Maserati A6G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Maserati A6G would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Maserati A6G (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Maserati A6G should accelerate faster than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 985 kg more than 1951 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.
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1951 Maserati A6G | 1955 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Maserati | Riley |
Model | A6G | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1951 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1535 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2860 mm |