1951 Austin A 90 vs. 2004 Renault Wind
To start off, 2004 Renault Wind is newer by 53 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, 2004 Renault Wind (134 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Wind 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 540 kg more than 2004 Renault Wind.
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, 2004 Renault Wind (196 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Wind 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 | 2004 Renault Wind | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | A 90 | Wind |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |
