1953 Austin A 40 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 58 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1279 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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 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 | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 40 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 98 L |
