1951 Austin A 40 vs. 2010 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2010 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 59 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 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Daihatsu Charade (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Daihatsu Charade 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 65 kg more than 2010 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 1951 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Daihatsu Charade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Daihatsu Charade (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 Daihatsu Charade 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 | 2010 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
Model | A 40 | Charade |
Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 36 L |