1951 Austin A 90 vs. 1959 Austin-Healey 3000
To start off, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,911 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 90 weights approximately 247 kg more than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000.
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, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 (237 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 90 | 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 | |
Make | Austin | Austin-Healey |
Model | A 90 | 3000 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2911 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1143 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2340 mm |