1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 99 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1963 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 99 | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 99 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |