1962 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Alvis TD
To start off, 1962 Austin A 40 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alvis TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alvis TD would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Alvis TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alvis TD (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alvis TD weights approximately 665 kg more than 1962 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 Alvis TD (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 40 | 1959 Alvis TD | |
| Make | Austin | Alvis |
| Model | A 40 | TD |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
