1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1971 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1971 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan Bluebird (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 40 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1971 Nissan Bluebird.
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, 1971 Nissan Bluebird (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 40 | 1971 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 40 | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1955 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |