1960 Austin A 90 vs. 1980 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1980 Nissan Laurel is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Austin A 90 (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 90 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1980 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1960 Austin A 90 (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Laurel. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Laurel. 1980 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1960 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1960 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 90 | 1980 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 90 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |