1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1986 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1986 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 30 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Vauxhall Carlton (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 100 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, 1986 Vauxhall Carlton (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1986 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40. 1986 Vauxhall Carlton 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. 1986 Vauxhall Carlton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 40 | 1986 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
| Model | A 40 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3000 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2680 mm |
