1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1986 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1986 Nissan Leopard is newer by 31 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), 1986 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan Leopard (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 75 kg more than 1955 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, 1986 Nissan Leopard (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan Leopard 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 | 1986 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 40 | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1986 |
| 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 | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2630 mm |
