1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1973 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1973 Buick Skylark 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 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 573 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, 1973 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark 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 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 40 | Skylark |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |
