1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1975 Chrysler Cordoba
To start off, 1975 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 19 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 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Cordoba (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 800 kg more than 1956 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, 1975 Chrysler Cordoba (346 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40. 1975 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1956 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1956 Austin A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 40 | 1975 Chrysler Cordoba | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | A 40 | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2930 mm |
