1953 Austin A 40 vs. 2001 Daihatsu Naked
To start off, 2001 Daihatsu Naked is newer by 48 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 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daihatsu Naked (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu Naked 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 180 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu Naked.
Because 1953 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 1953 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu Naked, 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, 2001 Daihatsu Naked (107 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm). This means 2001 Daihatsu Naked 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 | 2001 Daihatsu Naked | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 40 | Naked |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 68.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 37 L |
