1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1987 Nissan Prairie

To start off, 1987 Nissan Prairie is newer by 38 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 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Prairie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Prairie (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 5 kg more than 1949 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1949 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 1949 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Prairie, 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, 1987 Nissan Prairie (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 40.

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