1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1967 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1967 Maserati Mistral is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1967 Maserati Mistral.
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, 1967 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 110 | 1967 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | A 110 | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2410 mm |
