1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1962 Maserati 151
To start off, 1962 Maserati 151 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Maserati 151 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Maserati 151 (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Maserati 151 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 71 kg more than 1962 Maserati 151.
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, 1962 Maserati 151 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Maserati 151 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 1962 Maserati 151 | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | A 40 | 151 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 487 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2310 mm |
