1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1961 MG Magnett
To start off, 1961 MG Magnett 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 MG Magnett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 MG Magnett (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 MG Magnett should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 MG Magnett weights approximately 380 kg more than 1959 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, 1961 MG Magnett (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 MG Magnett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 40 | 1961 MG Magnett | |
| Make | Austin | MG |
| Model | A 40 | Magnett |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2530 mm |
