1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1973 Chrysler Charger
To start off, 1973 Chrysler Charger is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Charger (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 620 kg more than 1961 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, 1973 Chrysler Charger (486 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 40 | 1973 Chrysler Charger | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | A 40 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 5899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 486 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2680 mm |
