1948 Austin A 40 vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2000 Kia Sportage is newer by 52 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Sportage (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Sportage weights approximately 487 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 2000 Kia Sportage 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, 2000 Kia Sportage 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, 2000 Kia Sportage (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Sportage 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 | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Austin | Kia |
| Model | A 40 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
