2000 Audi A8 vs. 1950 Austin A 40
To start off, 2000 Audi A8 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,936 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A8 (271 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A8 weights approximately 970 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi A8 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A8 | 1950 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Audi | Austin |
| Model | A8 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3936 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 48 L |
