1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1979 Lada S
To start off, 1979 Lada S is newer by 23 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lada S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 40 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1979 Lada S.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 40 | 1979 Lada S | |
Make | Austin | Lada |
Model | A 40 | S |
Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 0 HP |
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 | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 43 L |