1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1990 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 39 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 2,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 40 | 1990 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
Model | A 40 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1951 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2740 mm |