1952 Austin A 90 vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 28 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado (124 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 310 kg more than 1952 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, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 90. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1952 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1952 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 90 | 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Austin | Oldsmobile |
Model | A 90 | Toronado |
Year Released | 1952 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |