1949 Austin 16 vs. 2006 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2006 Maserati MC12 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin 16 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 560 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati MC12 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1949 Austin 16. 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, 2006 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin 16 | 2006 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | 16 | MC12 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 623 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 88 L |
