1955 Austin A 40 vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,812 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 330 kg more than 1955 Austin A 40.
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, 2008 Toyota Condor (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 40 | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Condor |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1812 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
