1949 Austin A 90 vs. 2008 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Accent is newer by 59 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 90 weights approximately 171 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Accent.
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, 2008 Hyundai Accent, 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Accent. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Accent. 2008 Hyundai Accent 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. 2008 Hyundai Accent will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Austin A 90 | 2008 Hyundai Accent | |
Make | Austin | Hyundai |
Model | A 90 | Accent |
Year Released | 1949 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 1188 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |