1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1971 Chrysler Charger
To start off, 1971 Chrysler Charger is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Charger (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 410 kg more than 1955 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, 1971 Chrysler Charger (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 40 | 1971 Chrysler Charger | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | A 40 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2680 mm |
