1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1964 Austin Princess
To start off, 1964 Austin Princess is newer by 8 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1956 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, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess 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 | 1964 Austin Princess | |
Make | Austin | Austin |
Model | A 40 | Princess |
Year Released | 1956 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |