1957 Austin A 40 vs. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 42 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 540 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, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 40 | Camaro |
Year Released | 1957 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2570 mm |