1962 Austin A 60 vs. 1998 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1998 Nissan Crew is newer by 36 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Crew (130 HP) has 70 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Crew weights approximately 120 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, 1998 Nissan Crew (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Crew 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 | 1998 Nissan Crew | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 60 | Crew |
Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 130 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |