1962 Austin A 40 vs. 2010 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2010 Kia Borrego is newer by 48 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 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Borrego weights approximately 525 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, 2010 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Borrego 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 | 2010 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Austin | Kia |
| Model | A 40 | Borrego |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 78 L |
