1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1973 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1973 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Bluebird (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1973 Nissan Bluebird.
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 Bluebird (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 40 | 1973 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 40 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
