1952 Austin A vs. 1974 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1974 Nissan Skyline is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1952 Austin A. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 830 kg more than 1974 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1952 Austin A (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A | 1974 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A | Skyline |
Year Released | 1952 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2620 mm |