1951 Austin A 110 vs. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 60 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo 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 94 kg more than 2011 Maserati GranTurismo.
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, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1951 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 110 | 2011 Maserati GranTurismo | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | A 110 | GranTurismo |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 86 L |
