1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 31 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 160 kg more than 1952 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, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 40 | 1983 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
Model | A 40 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1952 | 1983 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2680 mm |