1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1960 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1960 Skoda 1200 is newer by 6 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 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Skoda 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Skoda 1200 (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Skoda 1200 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1960 Skoda 1200.
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, both vehicles can yield 84 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 40 | 1960 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Austin | Skoda |
| Model | A 40 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 38 L |
