1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1973 Austin Marina
To start off, 1973 Austin Marina is newer by 20 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 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Austin Marina 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 1973 Austin Marina.
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, 1973 Austin Marina (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Austin Marina 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 | 1973 Austin Marina | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A 40 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |
