1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus
To start off, 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus 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. In terms of performance, 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus (150 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus 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 400 kg more than 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus.
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, 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus (203 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus 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 | 1979 Talbot Sunbeam-Lotus | |
Make | Austin | Talbot |
Model | A 90 | Sunbeam-Lotus |
Year Released | 1950 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2170 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 40 L |