1956 Austin A 95 vs. 1962 Maserati 151
To start off, 1962 Maserati 151 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 3,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Maserati 151 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Maserati 151 (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Maserati 151 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 95 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1962 Maserati 151.
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, 1962 Maserati 151 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 Maserati 151 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 95 | 1962 Maserati 151 | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | A 95 | 151 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 3942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 487 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |
