1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 411 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volkswagen 411 (80 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volkswagen 411 should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 411 weights approximately 333 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Volkswagen 411 (131 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Volkswagen 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 40 | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | A 40 | 411 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 50 L |
