1967 Austin A 40 vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 940 kg more than 1967 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (279 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin A 40 | 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Austin | Oldsmobile |
Model | A 40 | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 1967 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1096 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2960 mm |