1957 Austin A 40 vs. 2012 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti EX is newer by 55 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti EX (297 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti EX weights approximately 665 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, 2012 Infiniti EX (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 40. 2012 Infiniti EX 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. 2012 Infiniti EX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 40 | 2012 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Austin | Infiniti |
| Model | A 40 | EX |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |
