1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1958 Trabant P 50
To start off, 1958 Trabant P 50 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A 40 (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 322 kg more than 1958 Trabant P 50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1952 Austin A 40 (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 40 | 1958 Trabant P 50 | |
| Make | Austin | Trabant |
| Model | A 40 | P 50 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2030 mm |
