1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 62 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 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Cee'd (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 347 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 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, 2012 Kia Cee'd, 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, 2012 Kia Cee'd (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Cee'd 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 | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Austin | Kia |
| Model | A 40 | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1317 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 53 L |
