1952 Austin A 90 vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Patrol (159 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 965 kg more than 1952 Austin A 90. 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, 2009 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 90 | 2009 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 90 | Patrol |
Year Released | 1952 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2980 mm |