1955 Austin A 40 vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS is newer by 56 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 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus IS (204 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus IS weights approximately 712 kg more than 1955 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, 2011 Lexus IS (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus IS 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 | 2011 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Austin | Lexus |
| Model | A 40 | IS |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4633 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |
