1959 Alvis TD vs. 1952 Austin A 40
To start off, 1959 Alvis TD is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Alvis TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alvis TD (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alvis TD weights approximately 435 kg more than 1952 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, 1959 Alvis TD (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alvis TD | 1952 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Alvis | Austin |
| Model | TD | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 34 L |
