1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1989 Tatra T613
To start off, 1989 Tatra T613 is newer by 39 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 3,493 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Tatra T613 weights approximately 330 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, 1989 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Tatra T613 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 | 1989 Tatra T613 | |
Make | Austin | Tatra |
Model | A 90 | T613 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 3493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2990 mm |