1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia is newer by 16 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 230 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, 1975 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Silvia 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 | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 40 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2350 mm |
