1957 Austin A 95 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 95 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1957 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin A 95 has manual transmission. 1957 Austin A 95 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A 95 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 95 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2350 mm |