1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 57 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 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 643 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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina 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 | 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 40 | Lumina |
Year Released | 1950 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5667 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |