1954 Austin A 90 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 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,825 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Laurel (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 20 kg more than 1954 Austin A 90. 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, 1954 Austin A 90 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (179 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel. 1993 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1954 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1954 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 90 | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 90 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1954 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2825 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |