1958 Austin A 40 vs. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four
To start off, 1958 Austin A 40 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daimler One-O-Four would be higher. At 3,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Daimler One-O-Four is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four weights approximately 1119 kg more than 1958 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, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Daimler One-O-Four will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin A 40 | 1955 Daimler One-O-Four | |
Make | Austin | Daimler |
Model | A 40 | One-O-Four |
Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 3468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.6:1 |
Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2900 mm |