1952 Austin A 70 vs. 2008 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2008 Maserati Spyder is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Spyder (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 450 kg more than 1952 Austin A 70. 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, 2008 Maserati Spyder (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 70 | 2008 Maserati Spyder | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | A 70 | Spyder |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 88 L |
