1960 Austin A 90 vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 33 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, 1993 Nissan Laurel (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 90 weights approximately 78 kg more than 1993 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1993 Nissan Laurel (230 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 90. 1993 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. 1993 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 90 | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 90 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1960 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 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 | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |