1951 Austin A 90 vs. 1994 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1994 Dodge Viper is newer by 43 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 7,988 cc (10 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Dodge Viper weights approximately 152 kg more than 1951 Austin A 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Dodge Viper 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 | 1994 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Austin | Dodge |
Model | A 90 | Viper |
Year Released | 1951 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 7988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 359 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5150 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |