1957 Austin A 40 vs. 1997 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1997 Holden Commodore is newer by 40 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Holden Commodore weights approximately 560 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, 1997 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 40. 1997 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1957 Austin A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 40 | 1997 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A 40 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2950 mm |
