1949 Austin A 40 vs. 2009 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 60 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1643 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, 2009 GMC Yukon (455 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon 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 | 2009 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Austin | GMC |
| Model | A 40 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 455 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 98 L |
