1953 Bugatti Type 101 vs. 1950 Maserati 4CLT
To start off, 1953 Bugatti Type 101 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Maserati 4CLT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Maserati 4CLT would be higher. At 3,257 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Bugatti Type 101 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Maserati 4CLT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1953 Bugatti Type 101. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Maserati 4CLT should accelerate faster than 1953 Bugatti Type 101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bugatti Type 101 weights approximately 820 kg more than 1950 Maserati 4CLT.
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 Bugatti Type 101 | 1950 Maserati 4CLT | |
Make | Bugatti | Maserati |
Model | Type 101 | 4CLT |
Year Released | 1953 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3257 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 620 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2510 mm |