1951 Austin A 90 vs. 1968 Holden Brougham
To start off, 1968 Holden Brougham is newer by 17 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Brougham (182 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Brougham should accelerate faster than 1951 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, 1968 Holden Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 90. 1968 Holden Brougham has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1951 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Holden Brougham will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 90 | 1968 Holden Brougham | |
Make | Austin | Holden |
Model | A 90 | Brougham |
Year Released | 1951 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |