1949 Austin A 40 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Orlando
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Orlando is newer by 61 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 2,384 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Orlando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Orlando (174 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Orlando should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Orlando weights approximately 630 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 2010 Chevrolet Orlando is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Orlando 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, 2010 Chevrolet Orlando (232 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Orlando 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 | 2010 Chevrolet Orlando | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 40 | Orlando |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2384 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4652 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1633 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2760 mm |
