1962 Austin A 40 vs. 1965 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, 1965 Vauxhall Velox is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Vauxhall Velox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Vauxhall Velox (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Vauxhall Velox should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Vauxhall Velox weights approximately 480 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, 1965 Vauxhall Velox (238 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Vauxhall Velox 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 | 1965 Vauxhall Velox | |
| Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
| Model | A 40 | Velox |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2740 mm |
