1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1954 Austin A 55
To start off, 1954 Austin A 55 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 90 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1954 Austin A 55. 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, 1948 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 90 | 1954 Austin A 55 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A 90 | A 55 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 54 L |
