1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1988 Daihatsu Cuore
To start off, 1988 Daihatsu Cuore is newer by 38 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, 1988 Daihatsu Cuore (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Daihatsu Cuore 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 370 kg more than 1988 Daihatsu Cuore.
Because 1950 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Daihatsu Cuore, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1950 Austin A 40 (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Daihatsu Cuore. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Daihatsu Cuore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 1988 Daihatsu Cuore | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 40 | Cuore |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2160 mm |
