1951 Austin A 90 vs. 1975 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1975 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 24 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 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Valiant (91 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Valiant 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 560 kg more than 1975 Chrysler Valiant.
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, 1951 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 90 | 1975 Chrysler Valiant | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | A 90 | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |
