1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1976 Daihatsu Taft
To start off, 1976 Daihatsu Taft is newer by 20 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Daihatsu Taft is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Daihatsu Taft (66 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Daihatsu Taft should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 10 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.
Because 1976 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Daihatsu Taft will offer significantly more control. 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, 1976 Daihatsu Taft (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1976 Daihatsu Taft 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 | 1976 Daihatsu Taft | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 40 | Taft |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2030 mm |
