1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 38 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 2,835 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 90.
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, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 1988 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 90 | Camaro |
Year Released | 1950 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |