1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1970 Daihatsu Fellow
To start off, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow is newer by 11 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, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow (38 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 40 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Because 1959 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Austin A 40 (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (40 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 40 | 1970 Daihatsu Fellow | |
Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
Model | A 40 | Fellow |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 62 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 59 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 43 L |