1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1954 Bristol 405
To start off, 1954 Bristol 405 is newer by 6 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 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Bristol 405 weights approximately 270 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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1954 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 40 | 1954 Bristol 405 | |
Make | Austin | Bristol |
Model | A 40 | 405 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
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 | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 72 L |