1948 Austin A 40 vs. 2009 Chrysler Crossfire
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 61 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Crossfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler Crossfire (215 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Crossfire should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Crossfire weights approximately 1065 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, 2009 Chrysler Crossfire (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler Crossfire 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 | 2009 Chrysler Crossfire | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | A 40 | Crossfire |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 60 L |
