1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma weights approximately 100 kg more than 1951 Austin A 40. 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, 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 40 | 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A 40 | Sigma |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
