1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1951 Hudson Hornet
To start off, 1951 Hudson Hornet 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 4,810 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Hudson Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Hudson Hornet (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Hudson Hornet should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 830 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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 40 | 1951 Hudson Hornet | |
Make | Austin | Hudson |
Model | A 40 | Hornet |
Year Released | 1949 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 4810 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2990 mm |