1953 Austin A 40 vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 57 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 863 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (535 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger 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 | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Austin | Dodge |
Model | A 40 | Charger |
Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 368 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 535 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
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 | 1853 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5083 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1478 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3048 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 72 L |