1965 Austin A 40 vs. 1998 Chevrolet Prizm
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Prizm is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Prizm is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Prizm (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Prizm weights approximately 330 kg more than 1965 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Prizm, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Chevrolet Prizm (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Prizm will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 40 | 1998 Chevrolet Prizm | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 40 | Prizm |
Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2470 mm |