1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1978 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1978 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 28 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chrysler Valiant (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 454 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, 1978 Chrysler Valiant (277 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Valiant 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 | 1978 Chrysler Valiant | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | A 40 | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2830 mm |
