1960 Austin A 40 vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 51 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 775 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.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza 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 | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Austin | Subaru |
| Model | A 40 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 64 L |
