1948 Austin A 40 vs. 2004 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2004 Chrysler 300 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 6,057 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler 300 (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 387 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 918 kg more than 1948 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, 2004 Chrysler 300 (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 40 | 2004 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | A 40 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 6057 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1888 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 72 L |
