1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1953 MG YB
To start off, 1953 MG YB is newer by 4 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 1,250 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 MG YB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 MG YB (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 MG YB should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 MG YB weights approximately 90 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, 1949 Austin A 40 (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 MG YB. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 MG YB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 40 | 1953 MG YB | |
| Make | Austin | MG |
| Model | A 40 | YB |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
