1951 Austin A 40 vs. 2005 Kia Retona
To start off, 2005 Kia Retona is newer by 54 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Retona (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Retona should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Retona weights approximately 900 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.
Because 2005 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Retona 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, 2005 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Retona 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 | 2005 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Austin | Kia |
| Model | A 40 | Retona |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2370 mm |
