1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1990 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 34 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), 1990 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 205 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, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Vauxhall Carlton 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 | 1990 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
Model | A 40 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1956 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
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 | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2740 mm |