1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1974 Toyota Publica is newer by 25 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, 1974 Toyota Publica (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Publica 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 215 kg more than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Toyota Publica (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Publica 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 | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2270 mm |
