1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1989 Lancia Y10
To start off, 1989 Lancia Y10 is newer by 39 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, 1989 Lancia Y10 (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lancia Y10 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 174 kg more than 1989 Lancia Y10.
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, 1989 Lancia Y10, 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, 1989 Lancia Y10 (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Lancia Y10 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 | 1989 Lancia Y10 | |
| Make | Austin | Lancia |
| Model | A 40 | Y10 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2170 mm |
