1957 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1977 Nissan Laurel is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Laurel (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 190 kg more than 1957 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, 1977 Nissan Laurel (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 40. 1977 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1957 Austin A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 40 | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 40 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2680 mm |
