1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1972 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 745 kg more than 1951 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, 1972 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 40 | 1972 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 40 | Impala |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 68 L |
