1960 Austin A 55 vs. 2000 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 2000 Nissan Stagea is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Stagea (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 308 kg more than 1960 Austin A 55. 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, 2000 Nissan Stagea (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 55 | 2000 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 55 | Stagea |
Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2730 mm |