1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 32 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 950 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, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 De Tomaso Deauville 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 | 1985 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | Austin | De Tomaso |
| Model | A 40 | Deauville |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2610 mm |
