1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2011 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2011 Nissan Navara is newer by 61 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Navara weights approximately 1066 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 2011 Nissan Navara 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, 2011 Nissan Navara 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, 2011 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Navara 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 | 2011 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 40 | Navara |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 127 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |
