1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1969 Chevrolet Vega
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 21 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, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 90 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Vega.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (164 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. 1969 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1948 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1948 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 90 | 1969 Chevrolet Vega | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 90 | Vega |
Year Released | 1948 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 42 L |