1960 Austin A 99 vs. 1994 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1994 Nissan Laurel is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Laurel (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 99 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1994 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1960 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Laurel. 1994 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1960 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1960 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 99 | 1994 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 99 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1960 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 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 | 1530 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |