1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 40 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (232 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 633 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (351 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra 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 | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Supra |
Year Released | 1948 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1603 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |