1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1975 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1975 Nissan Sunny 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 55 (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Sunny. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 55 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 55 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1975 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Nissan Sunny (79 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1975 Nissan Sunny 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 Sunny | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 55 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2350 mm |
