1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1959 Triumph Herald 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 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A 40 (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 206 kg more than 1959 Triumph Herald. 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 (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Austin | Triumph |
Model | A 40 | Herald |
Year Released | 1950 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1145 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 29 L |