1957 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 20 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice (109 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 620 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, 1977 Chevrolet Caprice (280 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 40. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1957 Austin A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 40 | 1977 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 40 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 280 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 |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2950 mm |
