1949 Austin A 40 vs. 2011 Tata Nano
To start off, 2011 Tata Nano is newer by 62 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, 1949 Austin A 40 (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2011 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 40 weights approximately 370 kg more than 2011 Tata Nano. 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, 1949 Austin A 40 (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 40 | 2011 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Austin | Tata |
| Model | A 40 | Nano |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 37 L |
