1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1950 Tatra T87
To start off, both 1950 Austin A 90 and 1950 Tatra T87 were released in the same year (1950). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,968 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Tatra T87 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A 90 (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1950 Tatra T87. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1950 Tatra T87. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Tatra T87 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1950 Austin A 90.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 90 | 1950 Tatra T87 | |
| Make | Austin | Tatra |
| Model | A 90 | T87 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1950 |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2860 mm |
