1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 51 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 190 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, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 90 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 468 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |
