1969 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1941 Maserati 4
To start off, 1969 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Maserati 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Maserati 4 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Maserati 4 (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1969 Austin 3-Litre. (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1941 Maserati 4 should accelerate faster than 1969 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 860 kg more than 1941 Maserati 4.
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.
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1969 Austin 3-Litre | 1941 Maserati 4 | |
Make | Austin | Maserati |
Model | 3-Litre | 4 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2510 mm |