1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1951 Riley RM A
To start off, 1951 Riley RM A is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Riley RM A is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Riley RM A weights approximately 269 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40.
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 | 1951 Riley RM A | |
| Make | Austin | Riley |
| Model | A 40 | RM A |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1951 |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2870 mm |
