1954 Austin A vs. 2005 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2005 Dodge Charger is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Charger (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1954 Austin A. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A weights approximately 147 kg more than 2005 Dodge Charger.
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, 2005 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A | 2005 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | A | Charger |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 72 L |
