1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1968 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1968 Nissan Gloria is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,988 cc, 1968 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Nissan Gloria (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Nissan Gloria should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 534 kg more than 1966 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, 1968 Nissan Gloria (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan Gloria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Austin A 40 | 1968 Nissan Gloria | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 40 | Gloria |
Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1988 cc |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2700 mm |