1958 Austin A 40 vs. 1972 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1972 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 234 kg more than 1958 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, 1972 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin A 40 | 1972 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 40 | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1958 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2310 mm |