1953 Austin A 40 vs. 2010 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2010 Jeep Liberty is newer by 57 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 818 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, 2010 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Liberty 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 | 2010 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Austin | Jeep |
Model | A 40 | Liberty |
Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1808 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4493 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1839 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2695 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 74 L |