1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1962 Maserati 3500
To start off, 1962 Maserati 3500 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Maserati 3500 (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 90 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1962 Maserati 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, 1962 Maserati 3500 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 90 | 1962 Maserati 3500 | |
Make | Austin | Maserati |
Model | A 90 | 3500 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |