1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,958 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (290 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40.
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, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (393 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 40 | 1967 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 40 | Camaro |
Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2750 mm |