1948 Austin A 40 vs. 2008 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2008 Toyota iQ is newer by 60 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 1,329 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota iQ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota iQ (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota iQ 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 110 kg more than 2008 Toyota iQ.
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, 2008 Toyota iQ, 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, 2008 Toyota iQ (118 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota iQ 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 | 2008 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | iQ |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1329 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 32 L |
