1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1990 Plymouth Acclaim
To start off, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Plymouth Acclaim weights approximately 554 kg more than 1966 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 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 1966 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim, 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, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim (295 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 40 | 1990 Plymouth Acclaim | |
| Make | Austin | Plymouth |
| Model | A 40 | Acclaim |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2630 mm |
