1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 17 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 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 980 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 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 | 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Austin | Oldsmobile |
| Model | A 40 | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 6596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2960 mm |
