1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1993 De Tomaso Bigua
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is newer by 39 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (283 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 De Tomaso Bigua weights approximately 20 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.
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, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Bigua 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 | 1993 De Tomaso Bigua | |
| Make | Austin | De Tomaso |
| Model | A 40 | Bigua |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |
