1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1996 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire is newer by 48 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, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire 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 154 kg more than 1996 Pontiac Sunfire.
Because 1948 Austin A 90 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1948 Austin A 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Pontiac Sunfire. (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Pontiac Sunfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 90 | 1996 Pontiac Sunfire | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | A 90 | Sunfire |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |
