1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1958 Maserati 250
To start off, 1958 Maserati 250 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Maserati 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 250 (193 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 250 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 40 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1958 Maserati 250.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 40 | 1958 Maserati 250 | |
Make | Austin | Maserati |
Model | A 40 | 250 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 660 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2160 mm |