1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1977 Nissan Sunny is newer by 27 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 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1977 Nissan Sunny.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1977 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 40 | Sunny |
Year Released | 1950 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2350 mm |