1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1999 GMC Safari
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 48 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 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 985 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, 1999 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari 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 | 1999 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Austin | GMC |
| Model | A 40 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4291 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 98 L |
