1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1975 Nissan Cedric is newer by 19 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 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Cedric (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 685 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.
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, 1975 Nissan Cedric (143 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Cedric 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 | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 30 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 2164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2700 mm |