1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1993 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, 1993 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 42 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1060 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, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster 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 | 1993 Buick Roadmaster | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 40 | Roadmaster |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 406 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 62 L |
