1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1951 Austin A 90
To start off, 1953 Austin A 40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 90 weights approximately 358 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, 1951 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1951 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 | 1951 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Austin | Austin |
Model | A 40 | A 90 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1951 |
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 | 41 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |