1952 Austin A vs. 1952 Austin A 40
To start off, both 1952 Austin A and 1952 Austin A 40 were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 975 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, 1952 Austin A (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A | 1952 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Austin | Austin |
Model | A | A 40 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 89 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2360 mm |