1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1969 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 21 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 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant (85 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant 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 125 kg more than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant.
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, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1969 Mitsubishi Galant 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 | 1969 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
Model | A 40 | Galant |
Year Released | 1948 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 80 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2310 mm |