1959 Cadillac Seville vs. 1946 Maserati A6
To start off, 1959 Cadillac Seville is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Maserati A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Maserati A6 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Seville (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1946 Maserati A6. (64 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1946 Maserati A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1325 kg more than 1946 Maserati A6. 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 Seville has automatic transmission and 1946 Maserati A6 has manual transmission. 1946 Maserati A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Cadillac Seville | 1946 Maserati A6 | |
Make | Cadillac | Maserati |
Model | Seville | A6 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 875 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2560 mm |