1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1995 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1995 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 45 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 209 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, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Guara 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 | 1995 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | Austin | De Tomaso |
Model | A 40 | Guara |
Year Released | 1950 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |