1970 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1943 Maserati 4CL
To start off, 1970 Cadillac Sixty is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Maserati 4CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Maserati 4CL would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Cadillac Sixty (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1943 Maserati 4CL. (218 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1943 Maserati 4CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 1566 kg more than 1943 Maserati 4CL. 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.
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1970 Cadillac Sixty | 1943 Maserati 4CL | |
Make | Cadillac | Maserati |
Model | Sixty | 4CL |
Year Released | 1970 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2196 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3390 mm | 2510 mm |