1953 Austin A 90 vs. 1987 Maserati 420
To start off, 1987 Maserati 420 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,658 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 90 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1987 Maserati 420.
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, 1987 Maserati 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 90 | 1987 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Austin | Maserati |
Model | A 90 | 420 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2658 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |