1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1976 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1976 Nissan Cherry is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A 40 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1976 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1950 Austin A 40 (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 1976 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 40 | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2400 mm |
