1959 Maserati Tipo 61 vs. 1946 Maserati 4
To start off, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Maserati 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Maserati 4 would be higher. At 2,890 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 (247 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1946 Maserati 4. (217 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 should accelerate faster than 1946 Maserati 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Maserati 4 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1959 Maserati Tipo 61.
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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1959 Maserati Tipo 61 | 1946 Maserati 4 | |
Make | Maserati | Maserati |
Model | Tipo 61 | 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2890 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |