1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2001 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2001 Renault Kangoo is newer by 51 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), 2001 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Renault Kangoo (80 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Kangoo should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 360 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.
Because 2001 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Renault Kangoo will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Renault Kangoo (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2001 Renault Kangoo 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 | 2001 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | A 40 | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |
