1954 Austin A 40 vs. 2000 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2000 Toyota Solara 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Solara (187 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Solara weights approximately 580 kg more than 1954 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Toyota Solara, 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 Toyota Solara (283 Nm) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm). This means 2000 Toyota Solara 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 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Solara |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2610 mm |
