1958 Austin A 40 vs. 1982 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1982 Nissan Sunny is newer by 24 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Sunny (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 54 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Nissan Sunny (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Sunny 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 | 1982 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 40 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2410 mm |
