1959 Austin A 95 vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1977 Nissan Skyline is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 95 (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 95 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 95 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1977 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1959 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 95 | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 95 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |