1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 34 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (149 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 754 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, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice 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 | 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 40 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1950 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 94.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2950 mm |