1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1953 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1953 Sunbeam Alpine 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 2,267 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Sunbeam Alpine (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 300 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, 1953 Sunbeam Alpine (163 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm). This means 1953 Sunbeam Alpine 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 | 1953 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Austin | Sunbeam |
| Model | A 40 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2267 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 110 mm |
| 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 | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 45 L |
