1951 Austin A vs. 1972 Nissan 240 C
To start off, 1972 Nissan 240 C is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan 240 C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan 240 C (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan 240 C should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan 240 C weights approximately 615 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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, 1972 Nissan 240 C (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan 240 C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A | 1972 Nissan 240 C | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A | 240 C |
Year Released | 1951 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2700 mm |