1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1964 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1964 Maserati Mistral is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,486 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 250 kg more than 1952 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1964 Maserati Mistral (315 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (83 Nm). This means 1964 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 40 | 1964 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Austin | Maserati |
Model | A 40 | Mistral |
Year Released | 1952 | 1964 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 315 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |