1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2005 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2005 Dodge Charger is newer by 55 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Charger (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Charger weights approximately 838 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, 2005 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger 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 | 2005 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Austin | Dodge |
Model | A 40 | Charger |
Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 5654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 529 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1828 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 72 L |