1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1968 Datsun 1800
To start off, 1968 Datsun 1800 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,816 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Datsun 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Datsun 1800 (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Datsun 1800 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 64 kg more than 1968 Datsun 1800.
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, 1968 Datsun 1800 (156 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Datsun 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 40 | 1968 Datsun 1800 | |
| Make | Austin | Datsun |
| Model | A 40 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1816 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 52 L |
