1955 Bugatti Type 101 vs. 1955 Maserati 150S
To start off, both 1955 Bugatti Type 101 and 1955 Maserati 150S were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,257 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Bugatti Type 101 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Maserati 150S (138 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1955 Bugatti Type 101. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Maserati 150S should accelerate faster than 1955 Bugatti Type 101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bugatti Type 101 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1955 Maserati 150S.
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:
| 1955 Bugatti Type 101 | 1955 Maserati 150S | |
| Make | Bugatti | Maserati |
| Model | Type 101 | 150S |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3257 cc | 1484 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 630 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2160 mm |
