1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena is newer by 42 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Serena (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 353 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, 1995 Nissan Serena (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Serena 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 | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 40 | Serena |
Year Released | 1953 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2740 mm |