1962 Austin A 40 vs. 1993 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1993 Toyota MR2 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota MR2 (154 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1962 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, 1993 Toyota MR2 (195 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 40 | 1993 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
