1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 24 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), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 350 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40. 1980 Holden Commodore 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. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 40 | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Austin | Holden |
Model | A 40 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |