1953 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1957 Maserati 250
To start off, 1957 Maserati 250 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 250 (193 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 250 should accelerate faster than 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 740 kg more than 1957 Maserati 250.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1957 Maserati 250 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Maserati |
Model | 6C | 250 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 660 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2160 mm |