1958 Austin A 95 vs. 1980 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1980 Nissan Silvia is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 95 weights approximately 346 kg more than 1980 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, 1958 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin A 95 | 1980 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 95 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 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 | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |