1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1953 GAZ M-20
To start off, both 1953 Austin A 40 and 1953 GAZ M-20 were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,119 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 GAZ M-20 (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 GAZ M-20 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 428 kg more than 1953 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, 1953 GAZ M-20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1953 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 40 | 1953 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Austin | GAZ |
| Model | A 40 | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2119 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2710 mm |
