1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1951 Austin A
To start off, 1961 Austin A 40 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Austin A 40 (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 40 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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, 1961 Austin A 40 (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1961 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 40 | 1951 Austin A | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A 40 | A |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 48 L |
