1954 Austin A 40 vs. 2010 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 56 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (310 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1546 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.
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, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Sequoia 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 | 2010 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Sequoia |
Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 443 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2027 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1895 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3099 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 100 L |