1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro is newer by 21 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (271 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 400 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro 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 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A 40 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2830 mm |
