1949 Austin A 40 vs. 2006 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2006 Pontiac GTO is newer by 57 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 5,969 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 1015 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, 2006 Pontiac GTO (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac GTO 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 | 2006 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Austin | Pontiac |
Model | A 40 | GTO |
Year Released | 1949 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 5969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 542 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 91.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 68 L |