1964 Austin A 40 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 380 kg more than 1964 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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 40. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 40 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 40 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2680 mm |