1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1956 Maserati 300
To start off, 1956 Maserati 300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 300 (242 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 300 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 299 kg more than 1956 Maserati 300.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 55 | 1956 Maserati 300 | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | A 55 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2320 mm |
