1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1956 Maserati 300
To start off, 1956 Maserati 300 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 300 (242 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 300 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 524 kg more than 1956 Maserati 300.
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 70 | 1956 Maserati 300 | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | A 70 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2320 mm |
