1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1982 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1982 Lancia Beta is newer by 32 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lancia Beta weights approximately 82 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, 1982 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia Beta 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 | 1982 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | A 40 | Beta |
Year Released | 1950 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 59 L |