1957 Austin A 40 vs. 1980 Lada 1200
To start off, 1980 Lada 1200 is newer by 23 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lada 1200 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lada 1200 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 105 kg more than 1980 Lada 1200.
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, 1957 Austin A 40 (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A 40 | 1980 Lada 1200 | |
Make | Austin | Lada |
Model | A 40 | 1200 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 39 L |