1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 25 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia 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 20 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1979 Nissan Silvia (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia 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 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 40 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |