1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 22 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 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1020 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, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (485 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville 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 | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Austin | Pontiac |
Model | A 40 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1949 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 485 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3210 mm |