1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1949 Austin 16
To start off, 1955 Austin A 40 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Austin 16 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin 16 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1955 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, 1949 Austin 16 (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1949 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 40 | 1949 Austin 16 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A 40 | 16 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 63 L |
