1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino is newer by 21 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 5,013 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet El Camino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino weights approximately 111 kg more than 1950 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, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino (324 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 90. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino has automatic transmission and 1950 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1950 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 90 | 1971 Chevrolet El Camino | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 90 | El Camino |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 5013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1471 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 67 L |
