1952 Austin A 40 vs. 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 48 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. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 108 kg more than 1952 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, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 554 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 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 | 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 40 | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |
