1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 1961 Austin A 40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Skoda 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Skoda 440 (38 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Skoda 440 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Skoda 440 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1961 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, 1959 Skoda 440 (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Skoda 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 40 | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Austin | Skoda |
| Model | A 40 | 440 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 47 L |
