1948 Austin A 40 vs. 2007 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2007 Kia Picanto is newer by 59 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 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Picanto (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Picanto should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 40 weights approximately 42 kg more than 2007 Kia Picanto.
Because 1948 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1948 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Picanto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Kia Picanto (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Picanto 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 | 2007 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Austin | Kia |
| Model | A 40 | Picanto |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 928 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 35 L |
