1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500
To start off, 1961 Austin A 40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 would be higher. At 3,481 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1961 Austin A 40. 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, 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 40 | 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 | |
Make | Austin | Maserati |
Model | A 40 | Gran Turismo 3500 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 3481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 196 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2610 mm |