1960 Austin A 40 vs. 1979 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 30 kg more than 1960 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, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant (83 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 40 | 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
Model | A 40 | Charmant |
Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2340 mm |