1955 Austin A 40 vs. 2011 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2011 Nissan Armada is newer by 56 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1482 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, 2011 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40. 2011 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1955 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1955 Austin A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 40 | 2011 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 40 | Armada |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 106 L |
