1955 Maserati 150S vs. 1959 Simca Plein Ceil
To start off, 1959 Simca Plein Ceil is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Maserati 150S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Maserati 150S would be higher. In terms of performance, 1955 Maserati 150S (138 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1959 Simca Plein Ceil. (56 HP @ 200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Maserati 150S should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Plein Ceil. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Simca Plein Ceil weights approximately 470 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.
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1955 Maserati 150S | 1959 Simca Plein Ceil | |
Make | Maserati | Simca |
Model | 150S | Plein Ceil |
Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2360 mm |