1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Buick Regal
To start off, 1977 Buick Regal is newer by 27 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 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Regal (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 574 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, 1977 Buick Regal (352 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal 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 | 1977 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 40 | Regal |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2750 mm |
