1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1966 Sunbeam Tiger
To start off, both 1966 Austin A 40 and 1966 Sunbeam Tiger were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,259 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Sunbeam Tiger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Sunbeam Tiger (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Sunbeam Tiger should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Sunbeam Tiger weights approximately 378 kg more than 1966 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 40 | 1966 Sunbeam Tiger | |
| Make | Austin | Sunbeam |
| Model | A 40 | Tiger |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4259 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 27 L |
