1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 31 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 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Commodore (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 194 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, 1981 Holden Commodore (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore 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 | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A 40 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1892 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
