1961 Austin A 55 vs. 1961 Maserati 3500
To start off, both 1961 Austin A 55 and 1961 Maserati 3500 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Maserati 3500 (232 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1961 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.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 55 | 1961 Maserati 3500 | |
Make | Austin | Maserati |
Model | A 55 | 3500 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |