1959 Austin A 55 vs. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 812 kg more than 1959 Austin A 55. 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, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (452 Nm) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 55 | 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | A 55 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 122 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1932 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |
