1951 Austin A 40 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 60 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1321 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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 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 | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 40 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 98 L |
