1959 Austin-Healey 3000 vs. 1995 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1995 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 would be higher. At 2,911 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 weights approximately 8 kg more than 1995 Nissan 100 NX.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 (237 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan 100 NX. (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan 100 NX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 | 1995 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Nissan |
| Model | 3000 | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2911 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1143 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
