1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1973 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1973 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 22 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph Spitfire (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph Spitfire 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 210 kg more than 1973 Triumph Spitfire.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Triumph Spitfire (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph Spitfire 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 | 1973 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Austin | Triumph |
| Model | A 40 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 73.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2110 mm |
