1954 Austin A 40 vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 56 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 416 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.
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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier 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 | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 40 | Frontier |
Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |