1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1989 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1989 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 570 kg more than 1959 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, 1989 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 40 | 1989 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2740 mm |
