1999 Audi R8R vs. 1959 Austin A 40
To start off, 1999 Audi R8R is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi R8R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8R (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8R should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 40 weights approximately 758 kg more than 1999 Audi R8R.
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, 1999 Audi R8R (330 Nm) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8R | 1959 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Audi | Austin |
| Model | R8R | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3898 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1450 mm |
