1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1958 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1958 Lancia Aurelia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 90 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1958 Lancia Aurelia.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 90 | 1958 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | A 90 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1950 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |