1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1992 Plymouth Acclaim
To start off, 1992 Plymouth Acclaim is newer by 43 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 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Plymouth Acclaim (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Plymouth Acclaim should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Plymouth Acclaim weights approximately 346 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.
Because 1949 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Plymouth Acclaim, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Plymouth Acclaim (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1992 Plymouth Acclaim 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 | 1992 Plymouth Acclaim | |
| Make | Austin | Plymouth |
| Model | A 40 | Acclaim |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2630 mm |
