1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1976 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1976 Buick LeSabre is newer by 26 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 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick LeSabre (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 720 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, 1976 Buick LeSabre (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre 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 | 1976 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | A 40 | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1950 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Top Speed | 127 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 95 L |