1949 Austin A 90 vs. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 32 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 361 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, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 90. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1949 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1949 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 90 | 1981 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 90 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |
