1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1974 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1974 Buick Skylark is newer by 23 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 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Skylark weights approximately 635 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, 1974 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark 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 | 1974 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 40 | Skylark |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 68 L |
