1949 Austin A 90 vs. 1990 Daihatsu Domino
To start off, 1990 Daihatsu Domino is newer by 41 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 44 more horse power than 1990 Daihatsu Domino. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1990 Daihatsu Domino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 90 weights approximately 734 kg more than 1990 Daihatsu Domino. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1949 Austin A 90 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Austin A 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Daihatsu Domino, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Daihatsu Domino. (69 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Daihatsu Domino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 90 | 1990 Daihatsu Domino | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 90 | Domino |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
