1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1997 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1997 Nissan Crew is newer by 47 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, 1997 Nissan Crew (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Crew 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 100 kg more than 1997 Nissan Crew.
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, 1997 Nissan Crew (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1997 Nissan Crew | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 70 | Crew |
Year Released | 1950 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |