1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1989 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 504 is newer by 39 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Peugeot 504 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 204 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1989 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Austin | Peugeot |
Model | A 40 | 504 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2750 mm |