1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1970 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1970 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 18 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 1,378 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mitsubishi Galant (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1970 Mitsubishi Galant.
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, 1970 Mitsubishi Galant (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Mitsubishi Galant 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 | 1970 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
Model | A 40 | Galant |
Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1199 cc | 1378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2310 mm |