1954 Austin A 70 vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 39 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Laurel (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 138 kg more than 1954 Austin A 70. 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, 1993 Nissan Laurel (230 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Laurel 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 | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 70 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1954 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |