1958 Austin A 40 vs. 1971 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1971 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Valiant (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 739 kg more than 1958 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, 1971 Chrysler Valiant (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 40 | 1971 Chrysler Valiant | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | A 40 | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2830 mm |
