1959 Austin A 40 vs. 2011 Audi A5

To start off, 2011 Audi A5 is newer by 52 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A5 weights approximately 1070 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.

Because 2011 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Audi A5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A5 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 2011 Audi A5
Make Austin Audi
Model A 40 A5
Year Released 1959 2011
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 997 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 34 HP 211 HP
Engine RPM 4750 RPM 4300 RPM
Torque 68 Nm 349 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 1500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 760 kg 1830 kg
Vehicle Length 3670 mm 4623 mm
Vehicle Width 1520 mm 1852 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1382 mm
Wheelbase Size 2130 mm 2751 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 26 L 67 L


 

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