1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 50 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 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 750 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, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 | 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Austin | Jeep |
Model | A 40 | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 1950 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 98.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |