1949 Austin A 40 vs. 2009 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Atos 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 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Atos (58 HP @ 5450 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Atos 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 85 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Atos.
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, 2009 Hyundai Atos, 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, 2009 Hyundai Atos (84 Nm @ 2850 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Atos 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 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Austin | Hyundai |
| Model | A 40 | Atos |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5450 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 35 L |
