1951 Austin A 40 vs. 2001 Daihatsu Copen
To start off, 2001 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 50 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 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daihatsu Copen (62 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu Copen should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 40 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu Copen.
Because 1951 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 1951 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Daihatsu Copen (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2001 Daihatsu Copen 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 | 2001 Daihatsu Copen | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 40 | Copen |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 46 L |
