1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2008 Daihatsu Copen
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 58 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 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Daihatsu Copen (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Daihatsu Copen 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 85 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Copen.
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, 2008 Daihatsu Copen, 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, 2008 Daihatsu Copen (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Daihatsu Copen 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 | 2008 Daihatsu Copen | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 40 | Copen |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 56.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 40 L |
