1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1993 Morgan 4
To start off, 1993 Morgan 4 is newer by 45 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Morgan 4 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 40 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1993 Morgan 4.
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, 1993 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 Morgan 4 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 | 1993 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | A 40 | 4 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |