1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Skyline (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1981 Nissan Skyline.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 70 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1950 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |