1954 Austin A vs. 2000 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 2000 Nissan Stagea is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Stagea. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A weights approximately 545 kg more than 2000 Nissan Stagea. 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 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A | 2000 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A | Stagea |
Year Released | 1954 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2730 mm |