1953 Austin A 40 vs. 2013 Audi A7
To start off, 2013 Audi A7 is newer by 60 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Audi A7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A7 (414 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A7 weights approximately 955 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.
Because 2013 Audi A7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Audi A7 (549 Nm) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A7 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 | 2013 Audi A7 | |
| Make | Austin | Audi |
| Model | A 40 | A7 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2914 mm |
