1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1998 Daewoo Prince
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Prince is newer by 50 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Daewoo Prince is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daewoo Prince (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daewoo Prince should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Prince weights approximately 290 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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 40 | 1998 Daewoo Prince | |
Make | Austin | Daewoo |
Model | A 40 | Prince |
Year Released | 1948 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
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 | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4810 mm |