1959 Austin A 95 vs. 1978 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1978 Nissan Cedric is newer by 19 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 17 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 95 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 25 kg more than 1959 Austin A 95.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 95 | 1978 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 95 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
