1951 Austin A vs. 1998 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1998 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daihatsu Charade weights approximately 160 kg more than 1951 Austin A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Austin A 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. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Daihatsu Charade (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 1998 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | A | Charade |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2400 mm |
