1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1961 Austin 7
To start off, 1961 Austin 7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 40 (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1961 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 40 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1961 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Austin A 40 (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin 7. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 40 | 1961 Austin 7 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A 40 | 7 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 72 L |
