1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1976 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1976 Lancia Stratos is newer by 23 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 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Stratos 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 52 kg more than 1976 Lancia Stratos.
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, 1976 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 Lancia Stratos 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 | 1976 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Austin | Lancia |
| Model | A 40 | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |
