1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1970 Seat 124
To start off, 1970 Seat 124 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 40 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1970 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Seat 124 (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1970 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 40 | 1970 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Austin | Seat |
| Model | A 40 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2430 mm |
