1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1994 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1994 Nissan Rasheen is newer by 45 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Nissan Rasheen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Rasheen (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Rasheen should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan Rasheen weights approximately 190 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 1994 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Rasheen will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Nissan Rasheen (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan Rasheen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 40 | 1994 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 40 | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |
