1958 Austin A 40 vs. 1984 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, 1984 Skoda Rapid R is newer by 26 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Skoda Rapid R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Skoda Rapid R (62 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Skoda Rapid R should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Skoda Rapid R weights approximately 89 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, 1984 Skoda Rapid R (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Skoda Rapid R 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 | 1984 Skoda Rapid R | |
| Make | Austin | Skoda |
| Model | A 40 | Rapid R |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 47 L |
