1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1967 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1967 Isuzu Florian is newer by 12 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Isuzu Florian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Isuzu Florian (83 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Isuzu Florian 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 40 kg more than 1967 Isuzu Florian.
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, 1967 Isuzu Florian (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Isuzu Florian 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 | 1967 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Austin | Isuzu |
| Model | A 40 | Florian |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |
