1949 Austin A 40 vs. 2000 Lotec C 1000
To start off, 2000 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 51 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 805 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lotec C 1000 weights approximately 110 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, 2000 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 910 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2000 Lotec C 1000 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 | 2000 Lotec C 1000 | |
| Make | Austin | Lotec |
| Model | A 40 | C 1000 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 843 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 990 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1150 mm |
