1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1971 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1971 Maserati Indy is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,718 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Maserati Indy (288 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Maserati Indy weights approximately 508 kg more than 1953 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, 1971 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 40 | 1971 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | A 40 | Indy |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2610 mm |
