1948 Austin A 40 vs. 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 62 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 963 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, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 | 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Austin | Jeep |
| Model | A 40 | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1933 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2781 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 80 L |
