1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1982 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1982 Toyota Soarer is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 148 kg more than 1953 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, 1982 Toyota Soarer (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 40 | 1982 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Soarer |
Year Released | 1953 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |