1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1982 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1982 Avanti Avanti is newer by 34 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Avanti Avanti (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 180 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, 1982 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 90. 1982 Avanti Avanti 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. 1982 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 90 | 1982 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Austin | Avanti |
| Model | A 90 | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |
