1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C
To start off, 1950 Austin A 40 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 530 kg more than 1950 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C | |
Make | Austin | Alfa Romeo |
Model | A 40 | 6C |
Year Released | 1950 | 1940 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 77 L |