1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1999 Nissan Z
To start off, 1999 Nissan Z is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Z (197 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30.
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, 1999 Nissan Z (245 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 30 | 1999 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 30 | Z |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2450 mm |
