1957 Austin A 40 vs. 1974 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1974 Lancia Stratos is newer by 17 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 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 40 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1974 Lancia Stratos.
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, 1974 Lancia Stratos (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1974 Lancia Stratos 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 | 1974 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | A 40 | Stratos |
Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |