1964 Austin A 40 vs. 1971 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 955 kg more than 1964 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, 1971 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 40. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 40 | 1971 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 40 | Impala |
Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 98.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 89.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3100 mm |