1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1963 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1963 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Vauxhall Victor (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 180 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, 1963 Vauxhall Victor (109 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Vauxhall Victor 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 | 1963 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
Model | A 40 | Victor |
Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 48 L |