1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1987 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1987 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 36 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Pontiac 1000 (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Pontiac 1000 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 40 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1987 Pontiac 1000.
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, 1987 Pontiac 1000 (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1987 Pontiac 1000 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 | 1987 Pontiac 1000 | |
Make | Austin | Pontiac |
Model | A 40 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2400 mm |