1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1973 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1973 Nissan Skyline is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 156 kg more than 1951 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, 1973 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 40 | 1973 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 40 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1951 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |