1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1969 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1969 Skoda 1202 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Skoda 1202 (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Skoda 1202 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1950 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, 1969 Skoda 1202 (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1969 Skoda 1202 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 1969 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Austin | Skoda |
| Model | A 40 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 30 L |
