1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1958 Austin-Healey 100
To start off, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1954 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1958 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 40 | 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin-Healey |
| Model | A 40 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 54 L |
