1949 Austin A 40 vs. 2001 Honda S-MX
To start off, 2001 Honda S-MX is newer by 52 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda S-MX weights approximately 360 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.
Because 2001 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda S-MX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Honda S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2001 Honda S-MX 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 | 2001 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 40 | S-MX |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
