1954 Austin A 40 vs. 2003 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2003 Seat Arosa is newer by 49 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, 2003 Seat Arosa (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Arosa 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 170 kg more than 2003 Seat Arosa.
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, 2003 Seat Arosa, 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, 2003 Seat Arosa (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Arosa 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 | 2003 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Austin | Seat |
| Model | A 40 | Arosa |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 34 L |
