1950 Austin A 70 vs. 2000 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 2000 Nissan Stagea is newer by 50 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, 2000 Nissan Stagea (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 90 kg more than 1950 Austin A 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Nissan Stagea (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70. 2000 Nissan Stagea 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. 2000 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 2000 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 70 | Stagea |
Year Released | 1950 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1996 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 | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |