1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 1959 Skoda 440 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Skoda 440 (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Skoda 440 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 40 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1959 Skoda 440.
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, 1959 Skoda 440 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Skoda 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 40 | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
Make | Austin | Skoda |
Model | A 40 | 440 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1174 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 | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |