1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1959 Lancia Appia is newer by 9 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 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A 40 (49 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia. 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, 1950 Austin A 40 (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | A 40 | Appia |
Year Released | 1950 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 83 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |