1948 Austin A 40 vs. 2009 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 61 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1171 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, 2009 GMC Yukon (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon 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 | 2009 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Austin | GMC |
| Model | A 40 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 98 L |
