1964 Austin A 40 vs. 2000 Lexus SC
To start off, 2000 Lexus SC is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lexus SC (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lexus SC weights approximately 716 kg more than 1964 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 Lexus SC (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 40. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 40 | 2000 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Austin | Lexus |
| Model | A 40 | SC |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2700 mm |
