1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1966 Bizzarrini GT
To start off, 1966 Bizzarrini GT is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Bizzarrini GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Bizzarrini GT (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Bizzarrini GT should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 40 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1966 Bizzarrini GT.
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, 1966 Bizzarrini GT (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1966 Bizzarrini GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 40 | 1966 Bizzarrini GT | |
| Make | Austin | Bizzarrini |
| Model | A 40 | GT |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2210 mm |
