1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1961 Buick Invicta
To start off, 1961 Buick Invicta is newer by 6 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 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1955 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, 1961 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 504 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40. 1961 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1955 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1955 Austin A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1961 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 40 | 1961 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 40 | Invicta |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1990 mm |
