1966 Austin A 40 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 46 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (323 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 2028 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.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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 | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 40 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 2790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 129 L |
