1957 Austin A 40 vs. 1965 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1965 Peugeot 404 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Peugeot 404 (73 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1957 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, 1965 Peugeot 404 (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1965 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A 40 | 1965 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Austin | Peugeot |
Model | A 40 | 404 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 73 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |