1953 Austin A 40 vs. 2000 Morgan 4
To start off, 2000 Morgan 4 is newer by 47 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 40 weights approximately 152 kg more than 2000 Morgan 4.
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, 2000 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Morgan 4 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 | 2000 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | A 40 | 4 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 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 | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |