1948 Austin A 90 vs. 2011 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2011 Nissan Juke is newer by 63 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, 2011 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Juke 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 18 kg more than 2011 Nissan Juke.
Because 1948 Austin A 90 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1948 Austin A 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Juke, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 90 | 2011 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 90 | Juke |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1342 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
