1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1958 Berkeley Foursome
To start off, 1958 Berkeley Foursome is newer by 10 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 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 40 (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 40 weights approximately 614 kg more than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1948 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1948 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Berkeley Foursome, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1948 Austin A 40 (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 40 | 1958 Berkeley Foursome | |
Make | Austin | Berkeley |
Model | A 40 | Foursome |
Year Released | 1948 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1990 mm |