1952 Austin A 40 vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 60 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (370 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 929 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, 2012 Dodge Charger (535 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger 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 | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | A 40 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3053 mm |
