1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1977 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Daihatsu Charmant (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 40 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1977 Daihatsu Charmant.
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, 1977 Daihatsu Charmant (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 40 | 1977 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
Model | A 40 | Charmant |
Year Released | 1953 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 43 L |