1959 Austin A 40 vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 54 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Highlander (184 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 985 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, 2013 Toyota Highlander, 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, 2013 Toyota Highlander (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Highlander 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 | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 73 L |
