1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1964 Triumph TR4
To start off, 1964 Triumph TR4 is newer by 10 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 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Triumph TR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Triumph TR4 (100 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Triumph TR4 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 65 kg more than 1964 Triumph TR4.
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, 1964 Triumph TR4 (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1964 Triumph TR4 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 | 1964 Triumph TR4 | |
| Make | Austin | Triumph |
| Model | A 40 | TR4 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 53 L |
