1961 Austin A vs. 1961 Austin A 40
To start off, both 1961 Austin A and 1961 Austin A 40 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Austin A (38 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Austin A should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A weights approximately 385 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, 1961 Austin A (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A | 1961 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
