1951 Austin A 110 vs. 2008 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2008 Maserati Spyder is newer by 57 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 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Spyder (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Spyder 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 245 kg more than 2008 Maserati Spyder.
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 Spyder (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Spyder 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 | 2008 Maserati Spyder | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | A 110 | Spyder |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 88 L |
