1967 Austin A 40 vs. 1993 Renault Clio
To start off, 1993 Renault Clio is newer by 26 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Renault Clio (148 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Renault Clio weights approximately 240 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Renault Clio (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Renault Clio 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 | 1993 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | A 40 | Clio |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1096 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
