1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1972 Simca 1000 is newer by 22 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Simca 1000 (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 106 kg more than 1972 Simca 1000.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Simca 1000 (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Simca 1000 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 | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Austin | Simca |
| Model | A 40 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2230 mm |
