1959 Austin A 90 vs. 1978 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1978 Nissan Sunny is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 90 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1978 Nissan Sunny.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 90 | 1978 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 90 | Sunny |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2350 mm |