1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1982 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1982 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 23 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 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Pontiac 1000 (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Pontiac 1000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Pontiac 1000 weights approximately 260 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, 1982 Pontiac 1000 (99 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Pontiac 1000 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 | 1982 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | A 40 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2400 mm |
