1956 Austin A 90 vs. 1992 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1992 Maserati Shamal is newer by 36 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 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 90.
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, 1992 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 90 | 1992 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | A 90 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |
