1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1970 Innocenti J4
To start off, 1970 Innocenti J4 is newer by 20 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, 1970 Innocenti J4 (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Innocenti J4 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 110 kg more than 1970 Innocenti J4.
Because 1950 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Innocenti J4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 83 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 1970 Innocenti J4 | |
| Make | Austin | Innocenti |
| Model | A 40 | J4 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2380 mm |
