1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1949 Maserati A6GCS
To start off, 1958 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Maserati A6GCS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Maserati A6GCS would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (188 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1949 Maserati A6GCS. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1949 Maserati A6GCS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 345 kg more than 1949 Maserati A6GCS. 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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1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1949 Maserati A6GCS | |
Make | Allard | Maserati |
Model | Palm Beach | A6GCS |
Year Released | 1958 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 620 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2320 mm |