1962 Austin A 40 vs. 1960 Austin A 40
To start off, 1962 Austin A 40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin A 40 (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40.
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, both vehicles can yield 68 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 40 | 1960 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Austin | Austin |
Model | A 40 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 26 L |