1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1989 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 1989 Nissan Pintara is newer by 39 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Pintara 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 180 kg more than 1989 Nissan Pintara.
Because 1950 Austin A 70 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 1950 Austin A 70. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Pintara, 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, 1989 Nissan Pintara (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Pintara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70. 1989 Nissan Pintara has automatic transmission and 1950 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1950 Austin A 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Pintara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1989 Nissan Pintara | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 70 | Pintara |
Year Released | 1950 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |