1952 Austin A 40 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 59 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1553 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, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 | 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 40 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2553 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2946 mm |
