1956 Austin A 90 vs. 1996 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1996 Nissan Crew is newer by 40 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, 1996 Nissan Crew (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Crew 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 80 kg more than 1996 Nissan Crew.
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, 1996 Nissan Crew (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 90 | 1996 Nissan Crew | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 90 | Crew |
Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |