1956 Austin A 30 vs. 2006 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2006 Nissan Navara is newer by 50 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Navara (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30.
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, 2006 Nissan Navara (386 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Navara 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 | 2006 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 30 | Navara |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 80 L |
