1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1996 Nissan Stagea is newer by 33 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, 1996 Nissan Stagea (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 96 kg more than 1963 Austin A 99. 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, 1996 Nissan Stagea (234 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 99. 1996 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 1963 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1963 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 99 | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 99 | Stagea |
Year Released | 1963 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |