1956 Austin A 90 vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Skyline (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 90 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1981 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1956 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline. 1981 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1956 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1956 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 90 | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 90 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2620 mm |
