1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1968 Bizzarrini GT
To start off, 1968 Bizzarrini GT is newer by 15 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 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Bizzarrini GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Bizzarrini GT (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Bizzarrini GT should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 40 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Bizzarrini GT (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Bizzarrini GT 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 | 1968 Bizzarrini GT | |
| Make | Austin | Bizzarrini |
| Model | A 40 | GT |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2210 mm |
