1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1989 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, 1989 Skoda Rapid R 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Skoda Rapid R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Skoda Rapid R (62 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Skoda Rapid R 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 140 kg more than 1989 Skoda Rapid R.
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, 1989 Skoda Rapid R (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Skoda Rapid R 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 Skoda Rapid R | |
| Make | Austin | Skoda |
| Model | A 40 | Rapid R |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 47 L |
