1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1988 Buick Estate
To start off, 1988 Buick Estate is newer by 40 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Estate weights approximately 525 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, 1988 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 90. 1988 Buick Estate 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. 1988 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 90 | 1988 Buick Estate | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | A 90 | Estate |
Year Released | 1948 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 6598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |