1960 Austin A 90 vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 47 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (297 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 90.
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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 90. 2007 Nissan 350Z 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. 2007 Nissan 350Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 90 | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 90 | 350Z |
Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |