1960 Austin A 99 vs. 1970 Nissan President
To start off, 1970 Nissan President is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan President weights approximately 75 kg more than 1960 Austin A 99. 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, 1970 Nissan President (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 99 | 1970 Nissan President | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 99 | President |
Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |