1946 Austin 16 vs. 1988 Maserati 420
To start off, 1988 Maserati 420 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1988 Maserati 420.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Maserati 420 (259 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1988 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | 16 | 420 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
