1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1981 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1981 Lancia Beta is newer by 33 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, 1981 Lancia Beta (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lancia Beta 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 312 kg more than 1981 Lancia Beta.
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) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1948 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 90 | 1981 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Austin | Lancia |
| Model | A 90 | Beta |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 59 L |
