1967 Austin A 40 vs. 2011 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2011 GMC Sierra is newer by 44 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Sierra (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1592 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, 2011 GMC Sierra (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 484 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Sierra 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 | 2011 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Austin | GMC |
| Model | A 40 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1096 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 2352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5839 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 98 L |
