1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 63 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1290 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 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | A 40 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 16.8: 1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 100 L |
