1948 Austin A 40 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 63 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touran (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 1337 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.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Touran, 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touran (175 Nm @ 1550 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touran 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 | 2011 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | A 40 | Touran |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1550 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 60 L |
