1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2007 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol is newer by 57 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 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1395 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, 2007 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Patrol 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 | 2007 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 40 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 4759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 135 L |
