1950 Austin A135 vs. 1999 Nissan Z
To start off, 1999 Nissan Z is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Z (197 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135.
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, 1950 Austin A135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Z. (245 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 1999 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A135 | Z |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2450 mm |
