1959 Austin A 40 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 54 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), 2013 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 748 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 2013 Volkswagen Golf 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, 2013 Volkswagen Golf 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, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (329 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Golf 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 | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | A 40 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| 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 | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1508 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 55 L |
