1948 Austin A 90 vs. 2000 Toyota GT1
To start off, 2000 Toyota GT1 is newer by 52 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, 1948 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Toyota GT1. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota GT1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 90 weights approximately 460 kg more than 2000 Toyota GT1. 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, 1948 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota GT1. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota GT1.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 90 | 2000 Toyota GT1 | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 90 | GT1 |
Year Released | 1948 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |