1963 Austin A 90 vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 90 weights approximately 73 kg more than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
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, 2010 Nissan 370Z (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 90 | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 90 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1316 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 72 L |
