1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1981 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1981 Talbot Tagora is newer by 26 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 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Talbot Tagora (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 225 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, 1981 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Talbot Tagora 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 | 1981 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Austin | Talbot |
| Model | A 40 | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |
