1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 25 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (60 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 75 kg more than 1956 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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 40 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 40 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
