1959 Austin A 55 vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 50 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 4,758 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 209 kg more than 1959 Austin A 55. 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, 2009 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol 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 | 2009 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 55 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4758 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 122 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 135 L |
