1954 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1954 Maserati A6G
To start off, both 1954 Austin-Healey 100 and 1954 Maserati A6G were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Maserati A6G (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Maserati A6G should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1954 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin-Healey 100 | 1954 Maserati A6G | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Maserati |
| Model | 100 | A6G |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2320 mm |
