1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1974 Chevrolet Nova
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 24 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Nova (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 580 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, 1974 Chevrolet Nova (340 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Nova 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 | 1974 Chevrolet Nova | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 40 | Nova |
Year Released | 1950 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2830 mm |