1949 Austin A 90 vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1969 Toyota Crown is newer by 20 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, 1969 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Crown weights approximately 16 kg more than 1949 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, 1969 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 90 | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 90 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |
