1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1942 Maserati 4CL
To start off, 1953 AC 2-Litre is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Maserati 4CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Maserati 4CL would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Maserati 4CL (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1942 Maserati 4CL should accelerate faster than 1953 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 690 kg more than 1942 Maserati 4CL.
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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1953 AC 2-Litre | 1942 Maserati 4CL | |
Make | AC | Maserati |
Model | 2-Litre | 4CL |
Year Released | 1953 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2510 mm |