1949 Austin A 90 vs. 1952 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1952 GAZ M-20 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1952 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1952 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 101 kg more than 1949 Austin A 90.
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, 1949 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 90 | 1952 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Austin | GAZ |
| Model | A 90 | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1952 |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2120 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |
