1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1974 Daihatsu Consorte
To start off, 1974 Daihatsu Consorte is newer by 22 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 1,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Daihatsu Consorte (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Daihatsu Consorte 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 330 kg more than 1974 Daihatsu Consorte.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 40 | 1974 Daihatsu Consorte | |
Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
Model | A 40 | Consorte |
Year Released | 1952 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1199 cc | 957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2170 mm |