1953 Austin A 40 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 55 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 322 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.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf 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 | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | A 40 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 55 L |
