1954 Austin A 70 vs. 1955 Nissan Sports
To start off, 1955 Nissan Sports is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 70 (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1955 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1955 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 70 weights approximately 534 kg more than 1955 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 70 | 1955 Nissan Sports | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 70 | Sports |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 859 cc |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2160 mm |
