1956 Austin A 40 vs. 2007 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 307 is newer by 51 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 307 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 246 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Peugeot 307 (200 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40. 2007 Peugeot 307 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. 2007 Peugeot 307 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 40 | 2007 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Austin | Peugeot |
| Model | A 40 | 307 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
