1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 21 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 330 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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood 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 | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A 40 | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2830 mm |
