1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1969 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1969 Maserati Indy is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Maserati Indy (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Maserati Indy weights approximately 530 kg more than 1948 Austin A 40. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Maserati Indy (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1969 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 40 | 1969 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | A 40 | Indy |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2610 mm |
