1959 Austin A 99 vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 99 (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 99 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia. 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 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia. 1975 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1959 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 99 | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 99 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2350 mm |