1965 Austin A 40 vs. 1994 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1994 Holden Commodore is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Holden Commodore weights approximately 615 kg more than 1965 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, 1994 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 40 | 1994 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A 40 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2740 mm |
