1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500
To start off, 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 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 158 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1949 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, 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 40 | 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 | |
Make | Austin | Maserati |
Model | A 40 | Gran Turismo 3500 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 196 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2610 mm |