1962 Austin A 40 vs. 1995 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, 1995 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 33 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1310 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, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Roadmaster 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 | 1995 Buick Roadmaster | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 40 | Roadmaster |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2950 mm |
