1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1982 Bitter SC
To start off, 1982 Bitter SC is newer by 26 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bitter SC weights approximately 300 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, 1982 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1982 Bitter SC 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 | 1982 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Austin | Bitter |
| Model | A 40 | SC |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
