1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1995 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1995 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 36 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 4,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Italdesign Nazca weights approximately 240 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, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Italdesign Nazca 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 | 1995 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Austin | Italdesign |
| Model | A 40 | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2610 mm |
