1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1970 Volkswagen K 70
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen K 70 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 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen K 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volkswagen K 70 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volkswagen K 70 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen K 70 weights approximately 290 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, 1970 Volkswagen K 70 (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Volkswagen K 70 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 | 1970 Volkswagen K 70 | |
Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
Model | A 40 | K 70 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 52 L |