1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia is newer by 20 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia 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 30 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Nissan Silvia (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Silvia 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 | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 40 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2350 mm |