1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (129 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 940 kg more than 1959 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, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 40 | 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 40 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2950 mm |