1970 Audi 100 vs. 1949 Austin A 40
To start off, 1970 Audi 100 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,871 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Audi 100 (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Audi 100 weights approximately 112 kg more than 1949 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, 1970 Audi 100 (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1970 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Audi 100 | 1949 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Audi | Austin |
| Model | 100 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1871 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1082 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 48 L |
