1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1996 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1996 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 44 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Pontiac Firebird (200 HP) has 159 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 502 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, 1996 Pontiac Firebird (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Pontiac Firebird 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 | 1996 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | A 40 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2570 mm |
