1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 28 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 90 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica.
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 | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 90 | Celica |
Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |