1949 Austin A 40 vs. 2000 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Lupo 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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen Lupo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Lupo (103 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Lupo should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 40 weights approximately 64 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo.
Because 1949 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Lupo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Volkswagen Lupo (130 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Lupo 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 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | A 40 | Lupo |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 34 L |
