1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel is newer by 23 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 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 468 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, 1989 Nissan Laurel (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Laurel 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 | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 40 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1966 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2680 mm |