1952 Austin A 40 vs. 2012 Maybach 57
To start off, 2012 Maybach 57 is newer by 60 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 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 494 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1745 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, 2012 Maybach 57 (899 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 816 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Maybach 57 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 | 2012 Maybach 57 | |
Make | Austin | Maybach |
Model | A 40 | 57 |
Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 899 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5728 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1981 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1575 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3391 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 110 L |