1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1989 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1989 Holden Commodore is newer by 34 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Holden Commodore weights approximately 280 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, 1989 Holden Commodore (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40. 1989 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1955 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1955 Austin A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 40 | 1989 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A 40 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2740 mm |
