1957 Austin A 40 vs. 1973 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1973 Holden Belmont is newer by 16 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 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Holden Belmont (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Holden Belmont weights approximately 290 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, 1973 Holden Belmont (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1973 Holden Belmont 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 | 1973 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A 40 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2830 mm |
