1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1968 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1968 Triumph Vitesse 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 1,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Triumph Vitesse 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 110 kg more than 1968 Triumph Vitesse.
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 Triumph Vitesse (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Triumph Vitesse 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 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Austin | Triumph |
| Model | A 40 | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 53 L |
