1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1954 Austin A
To start off, 1954 Austin A 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 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A weights approximately 985 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 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 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 | |
Make | Austin | Austin |
Model | A 40 | A |
Year Released | 1950 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 34 L |