1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1963 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1963 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 9 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 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Vauxhall Victor (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Vauxhall Victor 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 90 kg more than 1963 Vauxhall Victor.
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, 1963 Vauxhall Victor (109 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1963 Vauxhall Victor 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 | 1963 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
Model | A 40 | Victor |
Year Released | 1954 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 48 L |