1951 Maserati A6G vs. 1957 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1957 Riley Pathfinder is newer by 6 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 2,442 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Maserati A6G (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Maserati A6G should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 915 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 | 1957 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Maserati | Riley |
Model | A6G | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1951 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1978 cc | 2442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 1535 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2860 mm |