1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1954 Austin A 70
To start off, 1954 Austin A 70 is newer by 4 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 70 (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 70 weights approximately 314 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, 1954 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 70 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 | 1954 Austin A 70 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A 40 | A 70 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 111.1 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 | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 56 L |
