1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1980 Toyota Celica is newer by 31 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 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Celica (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Celica weights approximately 210 kg more than 1949 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, 1980 Toyota Celica (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Celica 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 | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Celica |
Year Released | 1949 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |