1967 Austin A 40 vs. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 31 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 5,377 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 1540 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, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph 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 | 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | Austin | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | A 40 | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1096 cc | 5377 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 94 L |
