1954 Austin A 40 vs. 2000 Daihatsu Move
To start off, 2000 Daihatsu Move is newer by 46 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 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Daihatsu Move (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Daihatsu Move 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 215 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu Move.
Because 1954 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 1954 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Daihatsu Move, 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, 2000 Daihatsu Move (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Daihatsu Move 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 | 2000 Daihatsu Move | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 40 | Move |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 37 L |
