1949 Austin A 40 vs. 2000 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2000 Panoz AIV 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Panoz AIV weights approximately 210 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 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz AIV 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 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Austin | Panoz |
| Model | A 40 | AIV |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 59 L |
