1961 Maserati Tipo 64 vs. 1958 Simca Plein Ceil
To start off, 1961 Maserati Tipo 64 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Simca Plein Ceil. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Simca Plein Ceil would be higher. In terms of performance, 1961 Maserati Tipo 64 (317 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1958 Simca Plein Ceil. (56 HP @ 200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Maserati Tipo 64 should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Plein Ceil. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Simca Plein Ceil weights approximately 458 kg more than 1961 Maserati Tipo 64.
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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1961 Maserati Tipo 64 | 1958 Simca Plein Ceil | |
Make | Maserati | Simca |
Model | Tipo 64 | Plein Ceil |
Year Released | 1961 | 1958 |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 642 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2360 mm |