1960 Austin A 99 vs. 1950 Maserati 4CLT
To start off, 1960 Austin A 99 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Maserati 4CLT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Maserati 4CLT would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Maserati 4CLT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Maserati 4CLT should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 99 weights approximately 910 kg more than 1950 Maserati 4CLT.
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:
1960 Austin A 99 | 1950 Maserati 4CLT | |
Make | Austin | Maserati |
Model | A 99 | 4CLT |
Year Released | 1960 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 620 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |