1956 Maserati 300 vs. 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, both 1956 Maserati 300 and 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 300 (242 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 300 should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 244 kg more than 1956 Maserati 300.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Maserati 300 | 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Maserati | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 300 | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 756 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2510 mm |
