1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 47 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer (67 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 115 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 | 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A 40 | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
