1961 Austin A vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1973 Nissan Violet is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Violet (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1961 Austin A. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A weights approximately 205 kg more than 1973 Nissan Violet.
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, 1973 Nissan Violet (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A. (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A | Violet |
Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1427 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |