1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1969 Buick GS
To start off, 1969 Buick GS is newer by 20 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 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Buick GS (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS 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 | 1969 Buick GS | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 40 | GS |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 75 L |
