1954 Austin A 40 vs. 2007 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Charade (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 1954 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 1954 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Daihatsu Charade (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 40 | 2007 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 40 | Charade |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
| 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 | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 36 L |
