1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1994 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1994 Toyota MR2 is newer by 44 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Toyota MR2 (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota MR2 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 | 1994 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | MR2 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1994 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |