1956 Austin A 95 vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 54 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 4,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte 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 408 kg more than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
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, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati Quattroporte 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 | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | A 95 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |
