1956 Austin A 40 vs. 2006 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2006 Maserati GranSport is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,245 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati GranSport (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 359 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40.
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, 2006 Maserati GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 40 | 2006 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | A 40 | GranSport |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 88 L |
