1957 Austin A 55 vs. 1965 Maserati Tipo 65
To start off, 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 5,046 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 (424 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 55 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1965 Maserati Tipo 65.
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:
1957 Austin A 55 | 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 | |
Make | Austin | Maserati |
Model | A 55 | Tipo 65 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5046 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |