1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1965 Renault 10
To start off, 1965 Renault 10 is newer by 10 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, 1965 Renault 10 (42 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Renault 10 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 255 kg more than 1965 Renault 10.
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, 1955 Austin A 40 (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 40 | 1965 Renault 10 | |
Make | Austin | Renault |
Model | A 40 | 10 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 42 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2280 mm |