1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 30 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 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 730 kg more than 1953 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, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Caprice 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 | 1983 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 40 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 94.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2950 mm |
