1958 Austin A 40 vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 17 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass (104 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 984 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, 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass (251 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 | 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Austin | Oldsmobile |
| Model | A 40 | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2850 mm |
