1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1997 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1997 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 48 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 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 205 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, 1997 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1997 De Tomaso Guara 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 | 1997 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | Austin | De Tomaso |
Model | A 40 | Guara |
Year Released | 1949 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |