1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 28 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (110 HP) has 72 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 585 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, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (252 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 1979 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 40 | Camaro |
Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 80 Nm | 252 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2750 mm |