1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2005 Toyota Camry is newer by 55 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 2,360 cc, 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Camry (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry 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 46 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Because 1950 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Toyota Camry (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Camry 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 | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Camry |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2360 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 127 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 920 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
