1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1949 Austin A 90
To start off, 1950 Austin A 90 is newer by 1 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. Both 1950 Austin A 90 and 1949 Austin A 90 are equipped with a 2,660 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A 90 (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 90 weights approximately 1 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, 1950 Austin A 90 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 90 | 1949 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Austin | Austin |
Model | A 90 | A 90 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2660 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 87.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1359 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 34 L |