1951 Austin A 90 vs. 2006 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2006 Toyota MR2 is newer by 55 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, 2006 Toyota MR2 (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota MR2 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 325 kg more than 2006 Toyota MR2.
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, 1951 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 90 | 2006 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 90 | MR2 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |