1949 Austin A 40 vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 63 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1100 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.
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, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 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 | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 40 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1834 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 80 L |
