1955 Lancia D 50 vs. 1956 Maserati 300
To start off, 1956 Maserati 300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia D 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia D 50 would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Lancia D 50 (247 HP @ 8100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1956 Maserati 300. (242 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Lancia D 50 should accelerate faster than 1956 Maserati 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Maserati 300 weights approximately 116 kg more than 1955 Lancia D 50.
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 Lancia D 50 | 1956 Maserati 300 | |
Make | Lancia | Maserati |
Model | D 50 | 300 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1956 |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 8100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 756 kg |