1952 Austin A 70 vs. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 59 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 334 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 711 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, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2011 Maserati Quattroporte 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 | 2011 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Austin | Maserati |
Model | A 70 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1952 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1991 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5098 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3063 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 90 L |