1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1978 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 1978 Holden Sunbird is newer by 28 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 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden Sunbird (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden Sunbird weights approximately 190 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, 1978 Holden Sunbird (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1978 Holden Sunbird 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 | 1978 Holden Sunbird | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A 40 | Sunbird |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2590 mm |
