1951 Austin A 40 vs. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is newer by 62 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (464 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 426 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER weights approximately 921 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, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (637 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 557 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER 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 | 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | A 40 | CHALLENGER |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 464 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5023 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1923 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1449 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 72 L |
