1959 Bentley S2 vs. 1954 Maserati A6G
To start off, 1959 Bentley S2 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Maserati A6G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Maserati A6G would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Bentley S2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bentley S2 weights approximately 1178 kg more than 1954 Maserati A6G.
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. 1959 Bentley S2 has automatic transmission and 1954 Maserati A6G has manual transmission. 1954 Maserati A6G will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Bentley S2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Bentley S2 | 1954 Maserati A6G | |
Make | Bentley | Maserati |
Model | S2 | A6G |
Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6223 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1918 kg | 740 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2320 mm |