1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (124 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1164 kg more than 1948 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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 40 | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Austin | Rolls-Royce |
Model | A 40 | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1948 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 81 L |