1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1956 Maserati 350S
To start off, 1956 Maserati 350S 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 3,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 350S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 350S 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 510 kg more than 1956 Maserati 350S.
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 350S | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | A 70 | 350S |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2330 mm |
