1947 Austin A 40 vs. 1986 Toyota Century
To start off, 1986 Toyota Century is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Century (153 HP) has 114 more horse power than 1947 Austin A 40. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Century weights approximately 835 kg more than 1947 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. 1986 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1947 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1947 Austin A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin A 40 | 1986 Toyota Century | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Century |
Year Released | 1947 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 153 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2870 mm |