1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 26 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mitsubishi Galant (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 165 kg more than 1952 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mitsubishi Galant (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 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 | 1978 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A 40 | Galant |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
