1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1975 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1975 Nissan Laurel is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55.
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, 1975 Nissan Laurel (169 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1975 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 55 | 1975 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 55 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 169 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2680 mm |