1947 Austin A 40 vs. 1942 Buick Century
To start off, 1947 Austin A 40 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,247 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Buick Century (165 HP) has 126 more horse power than 1947 Austin A 40. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1942 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin A 40.
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:
1947 Austin A 40 | 1942 Buick Century | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | A 40 | Century |
Year Released | 1947 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 165 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 86.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 108.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 114 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |