1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1998 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1998 Toyota Supra is newer by 49 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Supra weights approximately 645 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, 1998 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Supra 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 | 1998 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Supra |
Year Released | 1949 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
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 | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 75 L |