1951 Austin A 90 vs. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye
To start off, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye is newer by 31 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, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye 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 214 kg more than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye.
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, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye 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 | 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | A 90 | 037 Rallye |
Year Released | 1951 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |