1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1994 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 1994 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 40 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Suzuki Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Suzuki Vitara (77 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Suzuki Vitara 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 40 kg more than 1994 Suzuki Vitara.
Because 1994 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Suzuki Vitara 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, 1994 Suzuki Vitara (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Suzuki Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 40 | 1994 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Austin | Suzuki |
| Model | A 40 | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 42 L |
