1951 Austin A 90 vs. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 45 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 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 525 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer 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 | 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 90 | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 4296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
