1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1962 Simca 1000
To start off, 1962 Simca 1000 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Simca 1000 (51 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 40 weights approximately 238 kg more than 1962 Simca 1000.
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, 1948 Austin A 40 (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 40 | 1962 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Austin | Simca |
| Model | A 40 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 36 L |
