1985 Alpine V6 vs. 1956 Austin A 40
To start off, 1985 Alpine V6 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alpine V6 (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alpine V6 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1956 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, 1985 Alpine V6 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alpine V6 | 1956 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | V6 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2848 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2530 mm |
