1956 Austin A 90 vs. 1957 Maserati 300
To start off, 1957 Maserati 300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 300 (242 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 300 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 90 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1957 Maserati 300.
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 90 | 1957 Maserati 300 | |
Make | Austin | Maserati |
Model | A 90 | 300 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2320 mm |