1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1958 Alvis TD
To start off, 1958 Alvis TD is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Alvis TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alvis TD (116 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alvis TD weights approximately 425 kg more than 1952 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, 1958 Alvis TD (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 40 | 1958 Alvis TD | |
| Make | Austin | Alvis |
| Model | A 40 | TD |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2840 mm |
