1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1963 Simca 1500
To start off, 1963 Simca 1500 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Simca 1500 (68 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Simca 1500 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 40 weights approximately 54 kg more than 1963 Simca 1500.
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, 1963 Simca 1500 (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1963 Simca 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 40 | 1963 Simca 1500 | |
| Make | Austin | Simca |
| Model | A 40 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |
