1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1950 Austin A 90

To start off, 1953 Austin A 40 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A 90 (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 90 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1953 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, 1950 Austin A 90 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.

Compare all specifications:

1953 Austin A 40 1950 Austin A 90
Make Austin Austin
Model A 40 A 90
Year Released 1953 1950
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1200 cc 2660 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 49 HP 88 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 83 Nm 191 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 65.5 mm 87.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 89 mm 111.1 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 990 kg 1360 kg
Vehicle Length 4050 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1560 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2440 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 34 L 34 L