1949 Austin A 40 vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 63 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1780 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 2012 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sequoia 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 | 2012 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3099 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 100 L |
