1957 Austin A 40 vs. 1972 Dodge Charger
To start off, 1972 Dodge 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Charger (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Charger weights approximately 660 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 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge 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 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | A 40 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3200 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 | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3010 mm |
