1951 Austin A 40 vs. 2010 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2010 Dodge Ram 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1348 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, 2010 Dodge Ram (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | A 40 | Ram |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1908 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 98 L |
