1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1975 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1975 Nissan Sunny is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Sunny (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 40 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1975 Nissan Sunny.
Let's talk about torque, 1949 Austin A 40 (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Sunny. (79 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 40 | 1975 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 40 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2350 mm |
