1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX
To start off, 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX (46 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX.
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, 1954 Austin A 40 (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 40 | 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX | |
| Make | Austin | Suzuki |
| Model | A 40 | SC 100 GX |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 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 | 1030 kg | 655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 25 L |
