1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1981 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1981 Nissan Patrol is newer by 27 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Patrol (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1954 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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, 1981 Nissan Patrol (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Patrol 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 | 1981 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 40 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2980 mm |
