1956 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1955 Maserati A6G
To start off, 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Maserati A6G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Maserati A6G would be higher. At 4,100 cc (12 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1955 Maserati A6G. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1955 Maserati A6G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider weights approximately 10 kg more than 1955 Maserati A6G. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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1956 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1955 Maserati A6G | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 340 Spider | A6G |
Year Released | 1956 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4100 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 840 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |