1962 Austin A 40 vs. 2012 Tata Nano
To start off, 2012 Tata Nano is newer by 50 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 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin A 40 (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 40 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2012 Tata Nano. 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, 1962 Austin A 40 (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 40 | 2012 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Austin | Tata |
| Model | A 40 | Nano |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 37 L |
