1955 Austin A 90 vs. 1984 Maserati 420
To start off, 1984 Maserati 420 is newer by 29 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 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Maserati 420 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 140 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Maserati 420 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 | 1984 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Austin | Maserati |
Model | A 90 | 420 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |