1959 Austin A 40 vs. 2007 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol is newer by 48 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 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Patrol (158 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1595 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, 2007 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Patrol 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 | 2007 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 40 | Patrol |
Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 135 L |