1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1967 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1967 Triumph Herald is newer by 17 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Triumph Herald (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Triumph Herald should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 152 kg more than 1967 Triumph Herald.
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, 1967 Triumph Herald (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Triumph Herald will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1967 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Austin | Triumph |
Model | A 40 | Herald |
Year Released | 1950 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 838 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 29 L |