1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1981 Bitter SC
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 30 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Bitter SC (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 360 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, 1981 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC 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 | 1981 Bitter SC | |
Make | Austin | Bitter |
Model | A 40 | SC |
Year Released | 1951 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |