1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1968 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1968 Volkswagen 411 is newer by 20 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 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volkswagen 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volkswagen 411 (67 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volkswagen 411 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volkswagen 411 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1948 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, 1968 Volkswagen 411 (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1968 Volkswagen 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 40 | 1968 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | A 40 | 411 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
