1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1950 Maserati 4CLT
To start off, 1959 Cadillac 62 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Maserati 4CLT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Maserati 4CLT would be higher. At 6,381 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1950 Maserati 4CLT. (276 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1950 Maserati 4CLT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1598 kg more than 1950 Maserati 4CLT. 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. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1950 Maserati 4CLT has manual transmission. 1950 Maserati 4CLT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Cadillac 62 | 1950 Maserati 4CLT | |
Make | Cadillac | Maserati |
Model | 62 | 4CLT |
Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6381 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 620 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2510 mm |