1950 Austin A135 vs. 1970 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1970 Maserati Indy is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Indy (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1970 Maserati Indy.
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, 1970 Maserati Indy (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A135 | 1970 Maserati Indy | |
Make | Austin | Maserati |
Model | A135 | Indy |
Year Released | 1950 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |