1959 Austin A 99 vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 51 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 56 kg more than 1959 Austin A 99. 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, 2010 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 99 | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 99 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| 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 | 1586 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
