1958 Austin A 40 vs. 1966 Holden EH
To start off, 1966 Holden EH is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Holden EH (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Holden EH should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Holden EH weights approximately 424 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, 1966 Holden EH (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 40. 1966 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1958 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1958 Austin A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 40 | 1966 Holden EH | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A 40 | EH |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2680 mm |
