1950 Austin A 90 vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 50 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 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 944 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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 90. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph has automatic transmission and 1950 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1950 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 90 | 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
Make | Austin | Rolls-Royce |
Model | A 90 | Silver Seraph |
Year Released | 1950 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 5379 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2304 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 94 L |