1967 Austin A 40 vs. 1998 Tata Estate
To start off, 1998 Tata Estate 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Tata Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Tata Estate (67 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 40. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Tata Estate should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Estate weights approximately 884 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 Tata Estate (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Tata Estate 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 Tata Estate | |
Make | Austin | Tata |
Model | A 40 | Estate |
Year Released | 1967 | 1998 |
Engine Size | 1096 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 81 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1644 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2830 mm |