1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 38 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 930 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, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1988 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 | 1988 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 40 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1950 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2950 mm |