1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1954 Maserati A6G

To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 44 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1954 Maserati A6G. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1954 Maserati A6G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1400 kg more than 1954 Maserati A6G. 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. 1998 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1954 Maserati A6G has manual transmission. 1954 Maserati A6G will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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