1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1965 Maserati 151
To start off, 1965 Maserati 151 is newer by 14 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 5,046 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati 151 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati 151 (424 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 375 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 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 130 kg more than 1965 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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 40 | 1965 Maserati 151 | |
Make | Austin | Maserati |
Model | A 40 | 151 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5046 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2310 mm |