1952 Austin A 90 vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1971 Lancia Stratos is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 90 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
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, 1952 Austin A 90 (190 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 1952 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 90 | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Austin | Lancia |
| Model | A 90 | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2170 mm |
