1964 Austin A 90 vs. 2000 Nissan President
To start off, 2000 Nissan President is newer by 36 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan President weights approximately 318 kg more than 1964 Austin A 90. 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, 2000 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 90. 2000 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1964 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 90 | 2000 Nissan President | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 90 | President |
Year Released | 1964 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3040 mm |