1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2006 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2006 Nissan Titan is newer by 56 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 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1346 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.
Because 2006 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Titan 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, 2006 Nissan Titan (514 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Titan 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 | 2006 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 40 | Titan |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 106 L |
