1954 Austin A 40 vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 47 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra 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 90 kg more than 2001 Toyota Supra.
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, 2001 Toyota Supra (88 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Supra 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 | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 940 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |
