1956 Austin A 40 vs. 2000 MCC ForTwo
To start off, 2000 MCC ForTwo is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 MCC ForTwo (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 MCC ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 40 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2000 MCC ForTwo.
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, 1956 Austin A 40 (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 40 | 2000 MCC ForTwo | |
Make | Austin | MCC |
Model | A 40 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1956 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 1810 mm |