1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1995 Lexus GS
To start off, 1995 Lexus GS is newer by 36 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 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lexus GS (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lexus GS weights approximately 1064 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, 1995 Lexus GS (407 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Lexus GS 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 | 1995 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Austin | Lexus |
| Model | A 40 | GS |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 3969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 85 L |
