1949 Austin A 90 vs. 1973 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1973 Triumph TR6 is newer by 24 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, 1973 Triumph TR6 (123 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph TR6 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 90 weights approximately 239 kg more than 1973 Triumph TR6.
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, 1973 Triumph TR6 (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph TR6 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 | 1973 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Austin | Triumph |
| Model | A 90 | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 55 L |
