1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1946 Daimler DE 36
To start off, 1950 Austin A 40 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 36 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (150 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1946 Daimler DE 36 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 1723 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. Let's talk about torque, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1946 Daimler DE 36 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1946 Daimler DE 36 | |
Make | Austin | Daimler |
Model | A 40 | DE 36 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5459 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 120 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2693 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3740 mm |