1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1980 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1980 Dodge Aspen is newer by 28 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Dodge Aspen (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 493 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, 1980 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Aspen 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 | 1980 Dodge Aspen | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | A 40 | Aspen |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 117.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2760 mm |
