1964 Austin A 40 vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 43 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Quantum (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 1085 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 40. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum 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 | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 70 L |
