1955 Austin A 90 vs. 2009 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2009 Maserati GranSport is newer by 54 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 360 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, 2009 Maserati GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 90. 2009 Maserati GranSport has automatic transmission and 1955 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1955 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Maserati GranSport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 90 | 2009 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | A 90 | GranSport |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |
