1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1996 Lexus SC
To start off, 1996 Lexus SC is newer by 48 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 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lexus SC (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lexus SC weights approximately 580 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, 1996 Lexus SC (365 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Lexus SC 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 | 1996 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Austin | Lexus |
| Model | A 40 | SC |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 82.5 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 | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 66 L |
