1950 Austin A 70 vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 61 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 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70.
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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70. 2011 Nissan Frontier 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. 2011 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 70 | Frontier |
Year Released | 1950 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 3952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 80 L |