1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1998 Vector M12
To start off, 1998 Vector M12 is newer by 43 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 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Vector M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Vector M12 (484 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 443 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Vector M12 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Vector M12 weights approximately 600 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, 1998 Vector M12 (576 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 497 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Vector M12 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 | 1998 Vector M12 | |
| Make | Austin | Vector |
| Model | A 40 | M12 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 484 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2750 mm |
