1947 Austin 16 vs. 1948 Maserati 4
To start off, 1948 Maserati 4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Maserati 4 (257 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Maserati 4 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1948 Maserati 4.
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:
1947 Austin 16 | 1948 Maserati 4 | |
Make | Austin | Maserati |
Model | 16 | 4 |
Year Released | 1947 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |