1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2009 Dodge Sprinter
To start off, 2009 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 59 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Sprinter (155 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 994 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, 2009 Dodge Sprinter (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Sprinter 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 | 2009 Dodge Sprinter | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | A 40 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 7350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 4330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 95 L |
