1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1981 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1981 Nissan Cherry is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Cherry (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 40 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1981 Nissan Cherry.
Because 1948 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 1948 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Cherry, 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, 1981 Nissan Cherry (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Cherry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 40 | 1981 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 40 | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2400 mm |
