1953 Austin A 90 vs. 1951 Austin A
To start off, 1953 Austin A 90 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 2,658 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 90 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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, 1953 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 90 | 1951 Austin A | |
Make | Austin | Austin |
Model | A 90 | A |
Year Released | 1953 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2658 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2030 mm |