1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1949 Austin A 90
To start off, 1953 AC 2-Litre is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 90 weights approximately 39 kg more than 1953 AC 2-Litre. 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, 1949 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC 2-Litre | 1949 Austin A 90 | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | 2-Litre | A 90 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2660 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1359 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 34 L |
