1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1976 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 27 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 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 40 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1976 Daihatsu Charmant.
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, 1976 Daihatsu Charmant (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1976 Daihatsu Charmant 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 | 1976 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 40 | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 43 L |
