1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1971 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1971 Chrysler Valiant 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 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Valiant (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 140 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 Chrysler Valiant (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 90 | 1971 Chrysler Valiant | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | A 90 | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |
