1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Austin A 135
To start off, 1959 Austin A 135 is newer by 10 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1110 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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 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 | 1959 Austin A 135 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A 40 | A 135 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 34 L |
