1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1963 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1963 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Nissan Bluebird (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 280 kg more than 1956 Austin A 30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Nissan Bluebird (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1963 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 30 | 1963 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 30 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2390 mm |
