1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1953 Austin A 40
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Gremlin (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 186 kg more than 1953 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, 1970 AMC Gremlin (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1953 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | AMC | Austin |
| Model | Gremlin | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 89 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 34 L |
