1961 Austin A 40 vs. 2000 Toyota GT1
To start off, 2000 Toyota GT1 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota GT1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota GT1 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota GT1 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota GT1 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1961 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, 2000 Toyota GT1 (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 40 | 2000 Toyota GT1 | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | GT1 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2810 mm |
