1960 Austin A 55 vs. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 759 kg more than 1960 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, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2011 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 55 | 2011 Maserati GranTurismo | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | A 55 | GranTurismo |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 86 L |
