1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1992 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1992 Nissan Vanette is newer by 38 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, 1954 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1992 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1992 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 40 kg more than 1954 Austin A 90.
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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 90 | 1992 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 90 | Vanette |
Year Released | 1954 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2080 mm |