1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 39 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mitsubishi Starion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mitsubishi Starion weights approximately 155 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, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1988 Mitsubishi Starion 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 | 1988 Mitsubishi Starion | |
| Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A 40 | Starion |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 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 | 1125 kg |
