1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1954 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1954 Riley Pathfinder is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 545 kg more than 1951 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, 1954 Riley Pathfinder (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 40 | 1954 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Austin | Riley |
Model | A 40 | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1951 | 1954 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 120 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 59 L |