1959 Austin A 40 vs. 2011 Bugatti Veyron
To start off, 2011 Bugatti Veyron 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 7,993 cc (16 cylinders), 2011 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bugatti Veyron (1,184 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1150 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bugatti Veyron weights approximately 1127 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 Bugatti Veyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bugatti Veyron 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 Bugatti Veyron (1,500 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 1432 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Bugatti Veyron 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 Bugatti Veyron | |
| Make | Austin | Bugatti |
| Model | A 40 | Veyron |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 7993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 1184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 1500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2710 mm |
