1955 Austin A 90 vs. 1941 Maserati 4
To start off, 1955 Austin A 90 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Maserati 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Maserati 4 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Maserati 4 (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1941 Maserati 4 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 90 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1941 Maserati 4.
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 90 | 1941 Maserati 4 | |
Make | Austin | Maserati |
Model | A 90 | 4 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |