1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1969 Nissan Gloria

To start off, 1969 Nissan Gloria is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Gloria (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Gloria should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 15 kg more than 1952 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, 1969 Nissan Gloria (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Gloria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 70.

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