1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1974 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 23 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 1,407 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 40 weights approximately 78 kg more than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant.
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, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Daihatsu Charmant 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 | 1974 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
Model | A 40 | Charmant |
Year Released | 1951 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2340 mm |