1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R is newer by 44 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. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 270 R (270 HP) has 207 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (63 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 270 R 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 4 kg more than 1994 Nissan 270 R.
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 | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 70 | 270 R |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 270 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1300 mm |
