1948 Austin A 90 vs. 2004 Noble M14
To start off, 2004 Noble M14 is newer by 56 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Noble M14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Noble M14 (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Noble M14 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 210 kg more than 2004 Noble M14.
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, 2004 Noble M14 (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Noble M14 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 | 2004 Noble M14 | |
| Make | Austin | Noble |
| Model | A 90 | M14 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
