1953 Austin A 90 vs. 1989 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 1989 Nissan Prairie is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,658 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Prairie (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 90 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1989 Nissan Prairie.
Because 1989 Nissan Prairie is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Austin A 90. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie will offer significantly more control. 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, 1953 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (164 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Prairie. 1989 Nissan Prairie has automatic transmission and 1953 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1953 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Prairie will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 90 | 1989 Nissan Prairie | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 90 | Prairie |
Year Released | 1953 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 2658 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |