1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1977 Nissan Cedric is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Cedric (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 318 kg more than 1953 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, 1977 Nissan Cedric (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 40 | 1977 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 40 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |
