1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 1968 Plymouth VIP is newer by 12 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 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth VIP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth VIP (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 617 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, 1968 Plymouth VIP (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40. 1968 Plymouth VIP has automatic transmission and 1956 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1956 Austin A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Plymouth VIP will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 40 | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
| Make | Austin | Plymouth |
| Model | A 40 | VIP |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 90 L |
