1948 Austin A 40 vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt 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 2,833 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 850 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. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt 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 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A 40 | Colt |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2833 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 95 L |
