1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1975 Chrysler Sedan
To start off, 1975 Chrysler Sedan 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 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Sedan (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Sedan should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Sedan weights approximately 500 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 Sedan (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40. 1975 Chrysler Sedan 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 Sedan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 40 | 1975 Chrysler Sedan | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | A 40 | Sedan |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2930 mm |
