1954 Austin A 70 vs. 1984 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1984 Nissan Cedric is newer by 30 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, 1984 Nissan Cedric (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 70 weights approximately 9 kg more than 1984 Nissan Cedric.
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, 1984 Nissan Cedric (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 70 | 1984 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 70 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |
