1951 Austin A 90 vs. 1988 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1988 Peugeot 504 is newer by 37 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, 1988 Peugeot 504 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Peugeot 504 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 1988 Peugeot 504.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 90 | 1988 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Austin | Peugeot |
Model | A 90 | 504 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |