1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1961 Austin A 40
To start off, 1961 Austin A 40 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 40 (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 40 weights approximately 272 kg more than 1961 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 Austin A 40 (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 40 | 1961 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A 40 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 26 L |
