1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1968 Dodge Coronet
To start off, 1968 Dodge Coronet is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 468 kg more than 1952 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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 40 | 1968 Dodge Coronet | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | A 40 | Coronet |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 72 L |
