1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1997 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1997 Seat Toledo is newer by 45 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 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Seat Toledo (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Seat Toledo weights approximately 78 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.
Because 1952 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Seat Toledo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Seat Toledo (145 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1997 Seat Toledo 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 | 1997 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Austin | Seat |
| Model | A 40 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2480 mm |
