1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1965 Tatra T603
To start off, 1965 Tatra T603 is newer by 17 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, 1965 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Tatra T603 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1948 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, 1948 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Tatra T603. (171 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 90 | 1965 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Austin | Tatra |
Model | A 90 | T603 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |