1967 Austin A 40 vs. 2006 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2006 Toyota Quantum is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Quantum (102 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 40.
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, 2006 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin A 40 | 2006 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1096 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| 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 |
