1949 Austin A 90 vs. 2000 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 51 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am 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 12 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am.
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, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am (454 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 90. (190 Nm). This means 2000 Pontiac Trans Am 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 | 2000 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Austin | Pontiac |
| Model | A 90 | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 1347 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 54 L |
