1957 Austin A 40 vs. 1972 Chrysler Charger
To start off, 1972 Chrysler Charger is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chrysler Charger (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 310 kg more than 1957 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, 1972 Chrysler Charger (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1972 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 40 | 1972 Chrysler Charger | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | A 40 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 1800 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 | 1050 kg | 1360 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 |
