1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1983 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1983 Nissan Leopard is newer by 33 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 139 kg more than 1950 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, 1983 Nissan Leopard (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 1983 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 40 | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2630 mm |
