1948 Austin A 40 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 65 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (420 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 40 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 72 L |
