1956 Austin A 95 vs. 1978 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1978 Nissan Violet is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin A 95 (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin A 95 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 95 weights approximately 474 kg more than 1978 Nissan Violet. 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, 1956 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 95 | 1978 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 95 | Violet |
Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |