1955 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 2011 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2011 Nissan 370Z is newer by 56 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. (132 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 646 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. 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, 2011 Nissan 370Z (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. (228 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan 370Z 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 | 2011 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Nissan |
| Model | 100 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2658 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4404 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1323 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 109 L | 72 L |
