1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 90 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1948 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia. 1975 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1948 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1948 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 90 | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 90 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1948 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |