1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1962 Maserati 151
To start off, 1962 Maserati 151 is newer by 11 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 3,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Maserati 151 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Maserati 151 (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Maserati 151 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 75 kg more than 1962 Maserati 151.
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, 1962 Maserati 151 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1962 Maserati 151 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 40 | 1962 Maserati 151 | |
Make | Austin | Maserati |
Model | A 40 | 151 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1962 |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 487 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2310 mm |