1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1948 Austin A 90
To start off, 1950 Austin A 40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 90 weights approximately 394 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, 1948 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 90 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 | 1948 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Austin | Austin |
Model | A 40 | A 90 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2660 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 34 L |