1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1983 Donkervoort S7
To start off, 1983 Donkervoort S7 is newer by 27 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Donkervoort S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Donkervoort S7 (110 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Donkervoort S7 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40.
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, 1983 Donkervoort S7 (163 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm). This means 1983 Donkervoort S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40. 1983 Donkervoort S7 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. 1983 Donkervoort S7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 40 | 1983 Donkervoort S7 | |
| Make | Austin | Donkervoort |
| Model | A 40 | S7 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 110 HP |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1080 mm |
