1955 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1966 Nissan President
To start off, 1966 Nissan President is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 (132 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1966 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Nissan President weights approximately 754 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey 100.
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, 1966 Nissan President (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. (228 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin-Healey 100 | 1966 Nissan President | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Nissan |
| Model | 100 | President |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2658 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2860 mm |
