1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1987 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1987 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 28 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Daihatsu Charmant (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 90 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, 1987 Daihatsu Charmant (99 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Daihatsu Charmant 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 | 1987 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 40 | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2410 mm |
