1964 Austin A 60 vs. 1990 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP) has 219 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 465 kg more than 1964 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, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 60 | 1990 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 60 | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 279 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
