1953 Austin A 40 vs. 2005 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2005 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 52 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, 2005 Daihatsu Charade (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daihatsu Charade 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 292 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 1953 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Daihatsu Charade, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Daihatsu Charade (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Daihatsu Charade 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 | 2005 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 40 | Charade |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 740 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 36 L |
