1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1978 Suzuki Cervo
To start off, 1978 Suzuki Cervo is newer by 19 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, 1959 Austin A 40 (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 40 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. 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, 1959 Austin A 40 (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Suzuki Cervo.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 40 | 1978 Suzuki Cervo | |
Make | Austin | Suzuki |
Model | A 40 | Cervo |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 538 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2040 mm |