1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1999 Subaru Forester
To start off, 1999 Subaru Forester 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Subaru Forester (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Forester weights approximately 490 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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (240 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Austin | Subaru |
| Model | A 40 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2530 mm |
