1959 Austin A 40 vs. 1988 Nissan Prairie

To start off, 1988 Nissan Prairie is newer by 29 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 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Nissan Prairie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan Prairie (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 218 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.

Because 1959 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Prairie, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Nissan Prairie (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.

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