1950 Austin A 70 vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 55 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 124 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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (372 Nm) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z 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 | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 70 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 76 L |
