1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 40 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 810 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, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Caprice 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 | 1989 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 40 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 95 L |
