1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1979 Chevrolet Monza
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Monza is newer by 29 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 94 kg more than 1979 Chevrolet Monza.
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 | 1979 Chevrolet Monza | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 90 | Monza |
Year Released | 1950 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2474 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 | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2470 mm |