1962 Austin A 60 vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 1965 Nissan President is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan President (109 HP) has 70 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 487 kg more than 1962 Austin A 60. 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, 1965 Nissan President (236 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 60. (87 Nm). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 60 | 1965 Nissan President | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 60 | President |
Year Released | 1962 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 109 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 236 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |