1965 Austin A 90 vs. 1986 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 90 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1986 Nissan 300 ZX.
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, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 90 | 1986 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 90 | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1965 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |