1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1989 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 1989 Nissan Prairie is newer by 33 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Prairie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Prairie (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 160 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.
Because 1989 Nissan Prairie is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Nissan Prairie (164 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40. 1989 Nissan Prairie has automatic transmission and 1956 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1956 Austin A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Prairie will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 40 | 1989 Nissan Prairie | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 40 | Prairie |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2520 mm |
