1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1961 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1961 Skoda 1202 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Skoda 1202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A 40 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1961 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1952 Austin A 40.
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, 1961 Skoda 1202 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Skoda 1202 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 40 | 1961 Skoda 1202 | |
Make | Austin | Skoda |
Model | A 40 | 1202 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 38 L |