1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1998 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1998 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 48 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 834 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, 1998 Plymouth Voyager, 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, 1998 Plymouth Voyager (175 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Plymouth Voyager 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 | 1998 Plymouth Voyager | |
Make | Austin | Plymouth |
Model | A 40 | Voyager |
Year Released | 1950 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2880 mm |