1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1988 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 1988 Pontiac 6000 is newer by 38 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 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac 6000 (108 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac 6000 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 344 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.
Because 1950 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac 6000, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Pontiac 6000 (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac 6000 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 | 1988 Pontiac 6000 | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | A 40 | 6000 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
