1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1973 Nissan Violet is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 632 kg more than 1973 Nissan Violet. 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, 1964 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 90 | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 90 | Violet |
Year Released | 1964 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1427 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |