1959 Austin 7 vs. 1959 Maserati 250
To start off, both 1959 Austin 7 and 1959 Maserati 250 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Maserati 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati 250 (232 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1959 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati 250 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Maserati 250 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1959 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin 7 | 1959 Maserati 250 | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | 7 | 250 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 660 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2160 mm |
