1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport
To start off, 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport is newer by 58 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport weights approximately 714 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40.
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, 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport 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 | 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport | |
Make | Austin | Maserati |
Model | A 40 | V8 GranSport |
Year Released | 1950 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 84 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 79.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 88 L |