1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1972 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1972 Toyota Carina is newer by 24 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, 1972 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Carina 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 410 kg more than 1972 Toyota Carina.
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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Carina. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 90 | 1972 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 90 | Carina |
Year Released | 1948 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |