1955 AC 2-Litre vs. 1949 Austin A 40
To start off, 1955 AC 2-Litre is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 AC 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 350 kg more than 1949 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, 1955 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1955 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1955 AC 2-Litre | 1949 Austin A 40 | |
Make | AC | Austin |
Model | 2-Litre | A 40 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 48 L |