1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1972 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1972 Nissan Skyline is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Skyline (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 220 kg more than 1959 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 Skyline (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 40 | 1972 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 40 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2520 mm |
