1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1955 Austin-Healey 100
To start off, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 is newer by 5 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 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 21 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey 100.
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, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1955 Austin-Healey 100 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 | 1955 Austin-Healey 100 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin-Healey |
| Model | A 40 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1955 |
| 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 | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 109 L |
