1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1961 Nissan Cedric
To start off, both 1961 Austin A 40 and 1961 Nissan Cedric were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Nissan Cedric (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 325 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Nissan Cedric (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 40 | 1961 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 40 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2540 mm |
