1952 Austin A vs. 1989 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1989 Nissan Vanette is newer by 37 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, 1952 Austin A (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 541 kg more than 1989 Nissan Vanette. 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, 1952 Austin A (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A | 1989 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A | Vanette |
Year Released | 1952 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2080 mm |