1959 Austin A 99 vs. 2009 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2009 Nissan NP300 is newer by 50 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, 2009 Nissan NP300 (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan NP300 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 99.
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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 99 | 2009 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 99 | NP300 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
