1958 Austin A 40 vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Supra weights approximately 179 kg more than 1958 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, 2001 Toyota Supra (88 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 40. 2001 Toyota Supra has automatic transmission and 1958 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1958 Austin A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin A 40 | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Supra |
Year Released | 1958 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 88 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 940 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 45 L |