1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1990 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1990 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 40 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 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 780 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, 1990 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1990 Infiniti Q45 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 | 1990 Infiniti Q45 | |
Make | Austin | Infiniti |
Model | A 40 | Q45 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 396 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 82.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 72 L |