1956 Alvis TC 108 G vs. 1950 Austin A 40
To start off, 1956 Alvis TC 108 G is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Alvis TC 108 G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alvis TC 108 G (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alvis TC 108 G should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Alvis TC 108 G weights approximately 449 kg more than 1950 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, 1956 Alvis TC 108 G (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Alvis TC 108 G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alvis TC 108 G | 1950 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alvis | Austin |
Model | TC 108 G | A 40 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2360 mm |