1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1999 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 1999 SsangYong Musso is newer by 51 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 SsangYong Musso (138 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 920 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.
Because 1999 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1948 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Musso will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 SsangYong Musso (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 SsangYong Musso 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 | 1999 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Austin | SsangYong |
| Model | A 40 | Musso |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 73 L |
