1951 Austin A vs. 1978 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1978 Nissan Cedric is newer by 27 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 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Cedric (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 665 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, 1978 Nissan Cedric (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 1978 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2700 mm |
