1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1975 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1975 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 20 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 1,254 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Vauxhall Chevette (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Vauxhall Chevette 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 184 kg more than 1975 Vauxhall Chevette.
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, 1975 Vauxhall Chevette (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Vauxhall Chevette 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 | 1975 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
Model | A 40 | Chevette |
Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1254 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 846 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |