1957 Austin A 40 vs. 1979 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 22 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 40 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
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, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1979 Daihatsu Charmant 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 | 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
Model | A 40 | Charmant |
Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2340 mm |