1955 Austin A 90 vs. 1976 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1976 Maserati Bora is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Maserati Bora weights approximately 105 kg more than 1955 Austin A 90. 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, 1976 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 90 | 1976 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | A 90 | Bora |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
