1965 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1977 Nissan Violet is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,428 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Violet (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Violet weights approximately 180 kg more than 1965 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, 1977 Nissan Violet (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 40 | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 40 | Violet |
Year Released | 1965 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2460 mm |