1965 Austin A 40 vs. 1973 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1973 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 8 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 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Valiant (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 690 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.
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, 1973 Chrysler Valiant (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Valiant 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 | 1973 Chrysler Valiant | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | A 40 | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2830 mm |
