1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1956 Maserati 350S
To start off, both 1956 Austin A 40 and 1956 Maserati 350S were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 350S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 40 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1956 Maserati 350S.
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:
| 1956 Austin A 40 | 1956 Maserati 350S | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | A 40 | 350S |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2330 mm |
