1956 Austin A 40 vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, 2007 Seat Leon 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Leon (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Leon weights approximately 260 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.
Because 1956 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Seat Leon (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Leon 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 | 2007 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Austin | Seat |
| Model | A 40 | Leon |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
