1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1969 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1969 Triumph Herald is newer by 10 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 1,145 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Triumph Herald (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Triumph Herald should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Triumph Herald weights approximately 20 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, 1969 Triumph Herald (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Triumph Herald 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 | 1969 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Austin | Triumph |
| Model | A 40 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1145 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 29 L |
