1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1982 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1982 ZIL 4104 is newer by 33 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 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2365 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, 1982 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 528 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1982 ZIL 4104 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 | 1982 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Austin | ZIL |
Model | A 40 | 4104 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 7695 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 3335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3340 mm |