1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1950 Austin A 40
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 20 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 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Gremlin (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 294 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, 1970 AMC Gremlin (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1950 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | AMC | Austin |
| Model | Gremlin | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1950 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 34 L |
