1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1978 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1978 Nissan Cherry is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Cherry (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Cherry should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 40 weights approximately 226 kg more than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Because 1956 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Cherry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1956 Austin A 40 (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 40 | 1978 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 40 | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2400 mm |
