1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2002 Honda Vamos
To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos is newer by 52 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 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A 40 (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 6 kg more than 2002 Honda Vamos. 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, 2002 Honda Vamos (149 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Vamos 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 | 2002 Honda Vamos | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 40 | Vamos |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Top Speed | 127 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 73 L |
