1959 Austin A 40 vs. 2012 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Accent is newer by 53 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Accent (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 327 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.
Because 1959 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Accent, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Hyundai Accent (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Accent 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 | 2012 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | Austin | Hyundai |
| Model | A 40 | Accent |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1087 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4369 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1699 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 43 L |
