1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1963 Willys-Overland Interlagos
To start off, 1963 Willys-Overland Interlagos is newer by 13 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, 1963 Willys-Overland Interlagos (52 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Willys-Overland Interlagos 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 430 kg more than 1963 Willys-Overland Interlagos.
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 (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Willys-Overland Interlagos. (76 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Willys-Overland Interlagos.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1963 Willys-Overland Interlagos | |
Make | Austin | Willys-Overland |
Model | A 40 | Interlagos |
Year Released | 1950 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2110 mm |