1952 Austin A 40 vs. 2007 Nissan Murano

To start off, 2007 Nissan Murano is newer by 55 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Murano (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Murano weights approximately 913 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.

Because 1952 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Murano, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Nissan Murano (360 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.

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