1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 27 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 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 644 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, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (278 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Caprice 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 | 1979 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 40 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1644 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2950 mm |
