1960 Austin A 40 vs. 2009 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1899 kg more than 1960 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, 2009 GMC Yukon (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 497 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 40 | 2009 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Austin | GMC |
| Model | A 40 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 6162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 2659 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 98 L |
