1959 Austin A 90 vs. 2007 Nissan Note
To start off, 2007 Nissan Note is newer by 48 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. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Note (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Note should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 90 weights approximately 312 kg more than 2007 Nissan Note.
Because 1959 Austin A 90 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Austin A 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Note, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Austin A 90 (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Note. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Note.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 90 | 2007 Nissan Note | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 90 | Note |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 46 L |
