1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 23 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 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 824 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, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice 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 | 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 40 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2950 mm |
