1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500
To start off, 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 90 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500.
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, 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 90 | 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | A 90 | Gran Turismo 3500 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 3483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
