1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 45 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 7,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (286 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1424 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (555 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express 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 | 1997 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 40 | Express |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 7439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 555 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2424 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3440 mm |
