1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1961 Chrysler Imperial
To start off, 1961 Chrysler Imperial is newer by 11 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 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1394 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, 1961 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Chrysler Imperial 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 | 1961 Chrysler Imperial | |
Make | Austin | Chrysler |
Model | A 40 | Imperial |
Year Released | 1950 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 6170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3800 mm |