1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1998 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1998 Nissan Silvia is newer by 44 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1998 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 40 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |