1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1956 Chrysler C
To start off, 1956 Chrysler C is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chrysler C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chrysler C (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chrysler C should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler C weights approximately 910 kg more than 1950 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, 1956 Chrysler C (530 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 1956 Chrysler C | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | A 40 | C |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| 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 | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3210 mm |
