1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1969 Bizzarrini GT
To start off, 1969 Bizzarrini GT is newer by 17 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 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Bizzarrini GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bizzarrini GT (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bizzarrini GT should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Bizzarrini GT (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Bizzarrini GT 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 | 1969 Bizzarrini GT | |
| Make | Austin | Bizzarrini |
| Model | A 40 | GT |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2210 mm |
