1948 Austin A 90 vs. 2010 Audi Q5
To start off, 2010 Audi Q5 is newer by 62 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, 2010 Audi Q5 (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90.
Because 2010 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1948 Austin A 90. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Audi Q5 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Audi Q5 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 | 2010 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Austin | Audi |
| Model | A 90 | Q5 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |
