1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1994 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1994 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 46 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Italdesign Nazca 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 358 kg more than 1994 Italdesign Nazca.
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, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 90 | 1994 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Austin | Italdesign |
| Model | A 90 | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
