1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1954 Maserati A6G
To start off, 1959 Land Rover 109 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Maserati A6G (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Maserati A6G should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1954 Maserati A6G.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Maserati A6G. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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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1959 Land Rover 109 | 1954 Maserati A6G | |
Make | Land Rover | Maserati |
Model | 109 | A6G |
Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1050 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2560 mm |