1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1978 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1978 Nissan Violet is newer by 14 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 597 kg more than 1978 Nissan Violet.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 90 | 1978 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 90 | Violet |
Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |