1956 Austin A 90 vs. 2004 Maybach 57
To start off, 2004 Maybach 57 is newer by 48 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maybach 57 (544 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 459 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maybach 57 weights approximately 890 kg more than 1956 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, 2004 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 732 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 90. 2004 Maybach 57 has automatic transmission and 1956 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1956 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 90 | 2004 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Austin | Maybach |
| Model | A 90 | 57 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 110 L |
