Long A vs Sheppard Diesel SD-3
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Long A and the Sheppard Diesel SD-3 deliver the same power: 32 HP.
- The Sheppard Diesel SD-3 is the more recent model: production started in 1949, versus 1948 for the Long A.
- The Sheppard Diesel SD-3 is heavier: 1903 kg versus 1641 kg for the Long A.
Full specs comparison
| Long A | Sheppard Diesel SD-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 32 HP | 32 HP |
| Production years | 1948–1949 | 1949–1956 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Displacement | 2.7 L | 3.5 L |
| Weight | 1 641 kg | 1 903 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Synchronized | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | 8 / 2 |
| Wheelbase | 210 cm | 233 cm |
| Length | — | 332 cm |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Long A or the Sheppard Diesel SD-3?
The Long A and the Sheppard Diesel SD-3 deliver the same power: 32 HP.
Which is more recent, the Long A or the Sheppard Diesel SD-3?
The Sheppard Diesel SD-3 is the more recent model: production started in 1949, versus 1948 for the Long A.
Which is heavier, the Long A or the Sheppard Diesel SD-3?
The Sheppard Diesel SD-3 is heavier: 1903 kg versus 1641 kg for the Long A.