1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 32 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 330 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, 1981 Toyota Celica (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1981 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 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Celica |
Year Released | 1949 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 61 L |