1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1976 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 226 kg more than 1976 Nissan 260 ZX.
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, 1954 Austin A 90 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan 260 ZX. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan 260 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 90 | 1976 Nissan 260 ZX | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 90 | 260 ZX |
Year Released | 1954 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |