1964 Austin A 90 vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 42 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 32 kg more than 2006 Nissan Quest.
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, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 90 | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 90 | Quest |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 76 L |
