1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1999 Dodge Stealth
To start off, 1999 Dodge Stealth is newer by 40 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 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Stealth is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Stealth (283 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Stealth should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Stealth weights approximately 970 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.
Because 1999 Dodge Stealth is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Stealth will offer significantly more control. 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 Dodge Stealth (428 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Stealth 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 | 1999 Dodge Stealth | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | A 40 | Stealth |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 428 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2480 mm |
