1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk
To start off, 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk is newer by 8 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 5,768 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk (271 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk weights approximately 505 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, 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk (515 Nm) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm). This means 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk 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 | 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk | |
| Make | Austin | Studebaker |
| Model | A 40 | Sky Hawk |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2980 mm |
