1949 Austin A 40 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 56 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 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1259 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 2005 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (310 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg 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 | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | A 40 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2229 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 100 L |
