1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1973 Seat 124
To start off, 1973 Seat 124 is newer by 23 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 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Seat 124 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 60 kg more than 1973 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Seat 124 (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Seat 124 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 | 1973 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Austin | Seat |
| Model | A 40 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2430 mm |
