1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1979 Seat 131
To start off, 1979 Seat 131 is newer by 27 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 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Seat 131 (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Seat 131 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Seat 131 weights approximately 200 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.
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, 1979 Seat 131 (149 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Seat 131 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 | 1979 Seat 131 | |
Make | Austin | Seat |
Model | A 40 | 131 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2445 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |