1951 Austin A 90 vs. 1959 Nissan 211
To start off, 1959 Nissan 211 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 90 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1959 Nissan 211. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1951 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 90 | 1959 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 90 | 211 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2230 mm |
