1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1983 Renault 11
To start off, 1983 Renault 11 is newer by 24 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 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Renault 11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Renault 11 (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Renault 11 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Renault 11 weights approximately 135 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Renault 11 (139 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Renault 11 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 | 1983 Renault 11 | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | A 40 | 11 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2490 mm |
