1962 Austin A 40 vs. 1991 Tatra T613
To start off, 1991 Tatra T613 is newer by 29 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 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Tatra T613 weights approximately 930 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, 1991 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Tatra T613 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 | 1991 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Austin | Tatra |
| Model | A 40 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2990 mm |
