1955 Austin A 40 vs. 2000 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2000 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 45 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 40 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu Charade.
Because 1955 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 1955 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Daihatsu Charade (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Daihatsu Charade 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 | 2000 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
Model | A 40 | Charade |
Year Released | 1955 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2400 mm |