1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1976 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1976 Vauxhall Chevette 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 1,256 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Vauxhall Chevette (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Vauxhall Chevette 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 175 kg more than 1976 Vauxhall Chevette.
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, 1976 Vauxhall Chevette (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Vauxhall Chevette 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 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
| Model | A 40 | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
