1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1958 Austin A135
To start off, 1958 Austin A135 is newer by 2 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin A135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 1050 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, 1958 Austin A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 40 | 1958 Austin A135 | |
Make | Austin | Austin |
Model | A 40 | A135 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 34 L |