1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1951 Buick 40
To start off, 1951 Buick 40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick 40 (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1949 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, 1951 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 40 | 1951 Buick 40 | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | A 40 | 40 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 4066 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 104.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3090 mm |