1955 Austin A 90 vs. 1968 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1968 Nissan Gloria is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Nissan Gloria (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Nissan Gloria should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 90 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1968 Nissan Gloria.
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, 1955 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 90 | 1968 Nissan Gloria | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 90 | Gloria |
Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1988 cc |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |