1965 Austin A 40 vs. 2007 GMC Savana
To start off, 2007 GMC Savana is newer by 42 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 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Savana (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Savana weights approximately 1899 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, 2007 GMC Savana (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Savana 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 | 2007 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Austin | GMC |
| Model | A 40 | Savana |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 2659 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 117 L |
