1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1971 Chrysler Charger
To start off, 1971 Chrysler Charger is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Charger (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 390 kg more than 1949 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, 1971 Chrysler Charger (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 40 | 1971 Chrysler Charger | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | A 40 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2680 mm |
