1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1958 Bentley S1
To start off, 1958 Bentley S1 is newer by 9 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 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bentley S1 weights approximately 758 kg more than 1949 Austin A 40.
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 | 1958 Bentley S1 | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | A 40 | S1 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1728 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3130 mm |