1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1968 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1968 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 13 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), 1968 Volkswagen 1302 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volkswagen 1302 (49 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volkswagen 1302 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 220 kg more than 1968 Volkswagen 1302.
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, 1968 Volkswagen 1302 (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Volkswagen 1302 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 | 1968 Volkswagen 1302 | |
Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
Model | A 40 | 1302 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |