1959 Austin A 40 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 50 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 500 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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express 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 | 2009 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 40 | Express |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 117 L |
